Hiya Cats! I’m Lucie. So today my 3 roommates and I finally got the cat of our dreams, a lovely 4 year old sphinx named Illumi, or Lumi for short! However the process was difficult. Her previous owner could not keep her due to a severe spike in allergies after a pregnancy, so she was desperate to get her out and into a loving home that could give her the affection that she could no longer provide. Lumi sadly had spent her last couple weeks in that home living in a closet with very little contact. Once we told the previous owner that we could take her, we pretty much got her the following days. We had only met her once before the adoption process so there wasn’t a whole lot of time for her to bond with us before the move in. A lot has happened to her in the past two days so we can tell she is quite shaken from it.
She is very very nervous around us and doesn’t like us approaching her quite yet, so we’re giving her space. We are very nervous as well and are very desperate for her to like us! We know it takes time but we can’t help but feel upset that she hisses at us if we get even marginally close to her. Currently she has made a bundle of blankets for herself on the couch, and wants us to stay away!
The previous owner has assured us that she is extremely friendly and loves to cuddle and be affectionate. We are sure it is only a matter of time but we are so anxious! Please wish us luck, and any advice for new kitties is super appreciated! <3
She is very very nervous around us and doesn’t like us approaching her quite yet, so we’re giving her space. We are very nervous as well and are very desperate for her to like us! We know it takes time but we can’t help but feel upset that she hisses at us if we get even marginally close to her. Currently she has made a bundle of blankets for herself on the couch, and wants us to stay away!
The previous owner has assured us that she is extremely friendly and loves to cuddle and be affectionate. We are sure it is only a matter of time but we are so anxious! Please wish us luck, and any advice for new kitties is super appreciated! <3