I adopted two cats two weeks ago. Maisie is between 3 and 5 years old and had been in foster care for two years because she is so shy and nobody wanted to take her on. I wanted to give her a chance because as a formerly mute child, I wouldn't be talking now if someone hadn't given me a chance. The other cat I adopted with her, Remy, is around 1 year old and he was at the same foster location as Maisie and they were friendly with each other there. Remy has had no problems adjusting to my apartment and he's VERY playful and can be very cuddly.
I live in a basement studio apartment so Maisie has sought refuge under my bed the last two weeks because there really isn't any other place for her. I had to start feeding Remy in the bathroom so Maisie could have a chance to eat before he got to it and also for her to feel comfortable to come out. She has been coming out from under the bed every night when I'm sitting in bed, but she still won't come out and explore when I'm sitting on the couch or walking around the apartment. She has been eating when I'm in the bathroom with the door open too, so she's progressed a little. I'm not sure what else I should be doing to help her feel comfortable. The other night while she was hiding under my couch she took a treat from my hand too and I was like a proud mom watching her kid graduate kindergarten.
I have two closets and one I've set up with one of the litter boxes and it is partially open all the time, so she can go in there if she wants, but I don't think she has. I have a Feliway plugged in too and if it is relevant I feed them raw food twice a day.
I live in a basement studio apartment so Maisie has sought refuge under my bed the last two weeks because there really isn't any other place for her. I had to start feeding Remy in the bathroom so Maisie could have a chance to eat before he got to it and also for her to feel comfortable to come out. She has been coming out from under the bed every night when I'm sitting in bed, but she still won't come out and explore when I'm sitting on the couch or walking around the apartment. She has been eating when I'm in the bathroom with the door open too, so she's progressed a little. I'm not sure what else I should be doing to help her feel comfortable. The other night while she was hiding under my couch she took a treat from my hand too and I was like a proud mom watching her kid graduate kindergarten.
I have two closets and one I've set up with one of the litter boxes and it is partially open all the time, so she can go in there if she wants, but I don't think she has. I have a Feliway plugged in too and if it is relevant I feed them raw food twice a day.
My kittens were very shy when I got them, but now Fudge loves human company and Toffee is also affectionate but nevertheless would much rather be playing with his toys (it used to be the other way round!). Just wait and dedicate your time to them, and I'm sure they'll come around together.
