New cat

[dia_liom]

I lost one of my cats recently to cancer. Very tough day there...

On Fri of last week, I picked up a cat from a friends mom. She's about 2 yrs old, but VERY timid. Samantha's spent most of the time since I got her home hiding under shelves in the basement, or on top of a shelf in the basement. She hasn't had much to eat or drink since I got her home, and most of the time when I get close to her, she backs off. The good news, though, is that she hasn't growled at or scratched me or my other cat, and has let me scratch her a couple of times. Usually though, she steers clear.

Anyway, please pray that she'll warm up to me, and to her new home, and that I'll know the right way to help her get over her fear. I think she was abused before she was adopted by this family...

 

[reformedfan]

we had a cat like that once.

6 lil kids running amok screaming all the time didn't help, hopefully your deal turns out better than ours....

 

[dia_liom]

Yeah, it's just me and the other cat & Samantha.

There may be progress today! I put some turkey in her bowl & opened one of the foil packs of food and dumped that in there, then just sat down about 6' away & read. It took about 10 min, but she did come out at eat. Thanks!

 

[country woman]

let your cat get used to her new home. let her come to you on her terms.talk quietly to her.she will eventually come around.

 

[BlackCat]

let your cat get used to her new home. let her come to you on her terms.talk quietly to her.she will eventually come around.

I suppose you are right. I have 4 cats and everything is OK with them all!

Let your new friend feel love and care! It helps! Event my parrots became very nice and not afraid of me at all.

GOOD LUCK!

 

[greenonion]

Poor little thing. Just give her time to warm up. It sounds like she is getting more comfortable. Cats have a particularly hard time moving. Let her explore on her own terms and she will loosen up. Good luck and God bless you both.

 

[dia_liom]

I think the ice has broken. She came up to me this morning, let me scratch her head & under her chin, and then wound around my legs. Of course, now I'm taking off for the weekend, so I'll probably either get the 'you left me' attitude or she'll back off a bit just because of time we weren't 'bonding'.