We got BoBo from the humane society about a year and a half ago... I would say he was about 6 months then, so he would be around 2 years old now. He has always been a "fearful" cat.... hides anytime we have company or run the vacuum, but is getting worse. We moved to a new home in November (app. 4 months ago) and he was slow to adjust... he hid under my Mother's King size bed for 3 days and even after that he was rarely seen. Over time he did become adjusted to the house. He has become accustomed to spending a lot of time in my bedroom... I keep my bedroom door shut and he sleeps on my bed. It gives him a sense of security, but I am beginning to wonder if he is spending TOO MUCH time in his secure environment.
About 2 weeks ago, I was leaving my room and took him with me. As we stepped out of hallway, we arrived in the living room and noticed Mom had left the front door open as it was a nice day out (she left the screendoor closed though). BoBo freaked out! He made a beeline back down the hallway and demanded to be let in my room! Ever since then, everytime he hears the front door open, he gets scared and runs and hides...
I have never seen a cat soooo scared and really wonder if I am doing him a dis-service by letting him hide out in my room!
About 2 weeks ago, I was leaving my room and took him with me. As we stepped out of hallway, we arrived in the living room and noticed Mom had left the front door open as it was a nice day out (she left the screendoor closed though). BoBo freaked out! He made a beeline back down the hallway and demanded to be let in my room! Ever since then, everytime he hears the front door open, he gets scared and runs and hides...
I have never seen a cat soooo scared and really wonder if I am doing him a dis-service by letting him hide out in my room!