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OMG that is great news . Jim had suggested I sit in the room and talk to the semi feral kittens I am fostering and it worked great!
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That is fantastic news!!!!!!! Sometimes patience is all it takes with kitties. Keep up the great work!!
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yes that is wonderful news. Some cats are so skittish, most don't take to change well anyway, but there are those that take an aweful long time to come around. I'd says your fellow is coming along quickly.
Can't wait to see some sneaky pics, just don't use a flash, you might scare him. Cindy |
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Awww....that is great news! Can't wait to see the little guy
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Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...
OMG,I have goosebumps....I'm soooo happy.We need a happy dance smiley..LOL Time and patience is the trick. Can't wait for the pics.... SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO what's his name?
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Wonderful! He must think he won the kitty lottery!
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Update....Yayyyy
He's out....he's out! Well for a while anyway
I went to check on him again this afternoon and he seemed to like it so much that I decided to stay a little longer. He was doing that thing where he would come about half way out to get rubs and scratches and then...he was all the way out, just like that! I totally underestimated him...I can't believe how quick that was. Considering how bad his last "home" (if you could call it that) was, I didn't think he's be so well adjusted...but I'm happy to be wrong about that! And the best part is that he's not just out and about, he's really funny and a little saucy! He's even already interested in our other cat Twiggy; playing with her under the door, etc. (we're gonna take that one slow). I'm going to get some sneaky pics (no flash) tonight and put them up...and I forgot to say, his name is Jimbo (my husband loves FSU football). |
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well thats great didnt take long at all
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I think everyone is just a little confused as to the previous socialization of the cat. If the cat has had some positive human interaction in it's life and was not kept in a tiny cage, its probably going to be just fine where it is. However if that is not the case, Catlady is also right in saying the cat will be overwhelmed in such a large area and may be better off in a smaller area because it will feel safer and be ready to explore that smaller area sooner. I know I am a newbie, but I work with hundreds of cats with different temperments and history's, so I just thought I would add my |
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I can't believe how fast he is coming around lawgrl77 - sounds like you're doing a fantastic job
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That is great news lawgrl! Sounds like he is progressing well. Bless you for saving him from that terrible place.
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Great news re progress! I think you almost have to treat him as a feral cat - except fior a small space. Kitten mills are so small that this will surely stress him and I agree with Frenchy and whoever said this was a bad idea. It is a horrible idea with all due respect. He will so stressed that you may loose what ever trust there was to start with, ie none.
I would also leave quite -easy listening, classical- music on - read to him, talk to him, leave im something to play with - many of these cats have never played and that is so sad but teach him gradually and he will understand. Make certain he EATS!!! Keep food nearby but not close to his litter box. Let him make the moves to come to you and have all kinds of patience!!! Do not reach for him - or ever yell at him. (even accidentally) Do NOT replicate any of his past (ie the small space) but give him attention in a way that is non threatening and that he knows you are there- make him curious- but let him adjust. He will determine his territory. These kittens and cats are so sad!! It makes me cry to see victims of cats mills! Good luck and thank you fr saving him form a life of misery!
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I just read all the posts and lawgrrl,you are doing great
Jimbo must think he ended up in heaven,thank you for rescuing him,I am sure he'll give you years of thank you's. Can't wait to see pics of this little boy
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how thi kitty did u naem him yet ?
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WOO HOO.....glad to hear the great news and that the first option worked.
Looking forward to seeing pics of Jimbo. |
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did you make a more comfortable space for him asmall blanket and one of your used t shirts maybe unnder the n stand with a little cat nip on it
the only thing i dont like about kits under a bed is that its dusty and not all that healthy even though MS Du spent a good 2 months under mine |
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And then I came over here and read this. It is possible to disagree without bashing another person's idea, and then to say "with due respect" is just trite. I have NEVER seen such rudeness. (with all due respect). It just never stops. I offered TWO options and - in fact - my very first sentence was "he will probably come out on his own." But no, (several) people had to bash me. My observations about the territorial issues with cats were valid for SOME cats. I had a VERY nice PM/IM discussion with a couple of people. But this stuff is just nastiness, obviously intended to drive away anyone you don't agree with. (with all due respect) Congratulations. It worked. Last edited by catlady999; July 9th, 2008 at 11:10 PM. |
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well i for one hope you do not leave you have some good advice
some of the posters do seem curt and rude but it relly is not just a little to strident and passionate |
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How is Jimbo doing today? We need to see pics of the little soon!! He sounds like he is going to adjust to the loving life very easily!!
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I agree with this user. Just like with any new young pet, keeping them to a smaller place at first makes them become more comfortable with their surroundings, especially if they came from a place that had less room in it. You can let them out if they want to come out right away, or maybe you need to do it bit by bit. Abused animals just need to know that you love and care for them, and clearly you do so never stop reasurring. Also, I believe a user got upset by the bathroom comment that I quoted above? I'm sure the person I quoted used a bathroom as an instance because in households bathrooms tend to be small spaces, but if your bathroom isn't a place you'd like your cat to reside, surely there is a fair substituition. Good Luck with your new cat! |
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Moving along now...
Wonderful news lawgrl77! I think now would be the appropriate time to start a new thread in the photo forum so we can all see the lucky kitty too .
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I agree, lp, we need to be seeing some photos of that little cutie
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Me too! Did you manage to get those sneaky pics you wanted to take lawgrl77?
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Viewing some pictures is a good idea. Likewise, "moving along" sounds like a great idea, too!! I could be wrong; but, it seems like [I]someone [I] is using this board just to play the victim and vent anger. Surely, there must be better things to do....
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