Need advice on best way to get my feral in a carrier to her new home - Page 2

She IS such a pretty girl. I had so many calls from people interested in her on Petfinder. I know the pretty ones seem to have a better chance of finding a home, but I think ALL kitties are pretty and wish everyone thought the same!

Liley is becoming more courageous! Allison said she pawed under the door and meowed. It's the first time she's initiated attention. She went into the room and sat on the floor by the door and called her, and she actually came all the way across the room and spent about 10mins w/Allison without running back under the bed. It was a huge step! Allison is going to begin feeding Liley and her cat on either side of the door to get them started with the intros now that Liley will come close enough to the door. IShe's following the article Mary Anne wrote on successfully introducing cats. If anyone has any other suggestions from their experiences w/this that I can pass on to Allison to help things run smoothly I'd appreciate it!

I totally agree Lauren! I know Liley will take some time coming out of her room, and if Allison's cat responds well to her it might give Liley the courage to venture out. This happened when I introduced Liley and Sadie together. Once she became closer w/Sadie I noticed she became alot more confident. Thanks I'll pass the suggestions on to Allison and report back on how the girls are getting along!

Hi Lauren! Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I was actually waitng w/anticipation for another update about Liley's progress and how she's getting along w/Allison's cat Daisy. So Liley is doing an amazing job! She's becoming more playful and actually ventured out of her safe room to explore the hallway, and even allowed Allison to play w/her. She's definitely becoming more comfortable and is seeking out attention by meowing to them to come see her. Allison has also allowed short visits w/Daisy in Liley's room and Liley seems very interested in Daisy and wants to make friends. Daisy remains unsure and when Liley approaches her she hisses. Daisy really likes to just watch Liley and Liley just plays and leaves Daisy alone. She said Daisy is still having trouble coming around to Liley. She is going to place one of Liley's blankets under Daisy's food bowl and also feed her some yummy wet food in Liley's room in the evening trying the positive association approach. I'm sure Daisy will come around to Liley eventually. It will just take some time. I think as long as Daisy isn't acting aggressive towards Liley it will all work itself out. Any other suggestions or advice? Allison is doing such a wonderful job w/both of them and absolutely loves Liley and says she's a total sweetheart!

Hi Lauren! I thought I would update Liley and Daisy's progress. Allison has been on vacation so I haven't heard anything back until today. Liley has been doing amazing! While she still runs to the bedroom as her safe place most of the time, she's been roaming the house quite a bit. They leave the door open so she comes out and sits with Allison on the couch in the living room. What's very surprising is that Liley has actually become aggressive towards Daisy and is enforcing some dominance. It began with Daisy cornering Liley and not allowing her to come out of the bedroom and it seems Liley became tired of it. So now Liley will chase Daisy around the house, not in a violent way, but mostly to send a message to leave her alone. Liley wouldn't do anything w/my other fosters but maybe let out a little hiss. I just think this is the first time another female has been very bossy w/her and I'm actually happy she's displaying some confidence and standing her ground instead of cowering. According to Allison Daisy has always asserted her dominance w/every cat she's been around, and is one of the reasons why they've been hesitant about adopting another. There's much less hissing and growling though, and they sniff each other often which is great. They're just not quite friends yet, but I'm sure they'll get there!

By the way Cali aka houdini was adopted a few weeks ago by a wonderful retired couple. She's the most spoliled kitty I've ever seen! I joke with them and say that lucky girl has died and gone to heaven!

You are so right Lauren nothing is an easy road, but this pic of Cali in her new home makes it all worth it! She sent me this last week and they just adore her! I'll post some pics of Liley as soon as I receive some from Allison. I'll be making my last visit to drop some of Liley's things off and picking up my carrier. I can't wait to see her! I hope she remembers me but I'll try not to be too disappointed if she doesn't. ...Thanks again Lauren for your continued support. You're the best and you've been my rock thru all of this!

Isn't that the cutest pic you've ever seen! I love her bald little belly! Her fur never did grow back after I had her spayed. I swear I had a smile on my face for days after I seen this! I wish more people would be open to fostering. Yes it's difficult and sometimes frustrating, but in the end when you know you were an integral part of finding them the perfect loving home it makes it all worthwhile! Cali was just wandering the streets wondering why her owners had dumped her, and searching for anyone who would just love her, and look at her now!  Everyone who knows what I do will always say "I could NEVER foster, I would become way too attached and keep them all!" I used to think that too, but you have to put YOU aside and I always say it's not about ME it's about THEM! Even if I save one I know I helped in some way and did the right thing.