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New cat is hiding

post #1 of 5
5/12/11 at 1:21pm
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A friend of mine had to get rid of their 10 month old cat, so I decided to take her. Well, ever since I have brought her home yesterday, she has been hiding under my couch. I have set up food, water, and the litter box for her, but she hasn't touched any of them. Should I worry or just let her come out on her own?
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post #2 of 5
5/12/11 at 1:26pm
cats may take a few days to warm up to their new surroundings and homes. I'd leave her alone and she'll come out when she's ready
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post #3 of 5
5/12/11 at 1:42pm
Welcome to TCS. What is your kitty's name? We love pictures, too.

Give her some time. Make sure that she has a place where she feels safe. If it's under the couch, that's fine. Don't try to pull her out. To help her get used to you, sit on the floor near the couch and talk softly to her. Some people find it easier to read aloud than to try to think of something to say. Don't look directly at her. Let her come to you on her own. She may come out very quickly, or it could take days or weeks. All depends on the individual cat. Just don't give up too soon.

Keep her food and water separated from the litter box, but make it easy for her to get to all of it. Maybe put to food close to the couch so she doesn't have to come out in the open to eat it.
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post #4 of 5
5/12/11 at 4:50pm
Yes, all of above, and if you can keep the room she's in as quiet and calm as possible, she will adjust sooner. Please be patient.

Robin
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post #5 of 5
5/12/11 at 4:55pm
Ideally, she would be best off in a spare bathroom or some place where there isn't much traffic, where she can easily find her food, water, and litter, and where she can't hide very effectively.
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