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We own two inside cats. One is well-adjusted and gregarious, the other is timid and is usually never seen by visitors. The latter cat, an interesting chocolate-colored mixbreed named Kona, is very gentle and friendly around family...unless a loud noise or sudden movement startles him. Then he's gone like a shot to a hiding place.
Okay, a little history is in order. Kona was rescued as a kitten from a feral environment in Hawaii. One problem is that he was 10 weeks old when this happened. The group that rescued him did a wonderful job of socializing him with children and older people, but those feral instincts prevail.
Kona's safe haven is the master bedroom. His favorite place to hide is on a blanket under the bed. He used to spend almost the whole day there, until we moved his food and litter into the opposite side of the house. Now he seems more eager to solicit attention, but stalks around the floor of the house like it's a jungle and he's prey. Just as a side note, the other cat is not aggressive toward him, nor is any member of the family.
What can I do to give Kona confidence and stop him from bolting at any sudden movements?
Okay, a little history is in order. Kona was rescued as a kitten from a feral environment in Hawaii. One problem is that he was 10 weeks old when this happened. The group that rescued him did a wonderful job of socializing him with children and older people, but those feral instincts prevail.
Kona's safe haven is the master bedroom. His favorite place to hide is on a blanket under the bed. He used to spend almost the whole day there, until we moved his food and litter into the opposite side of the house. Now he seems more eager to solicit attention, but stalks around the floor of the house like it's a jungle and he's prey. Just as a side note, the other cat is not aggressive toward him, nor is any member of the family.
What can I do to give Kona confidence and stop him from bolting at any sudden movements?