So I got a 2yr old cat from the shelter about 2 months ago. The first week or so she spent under my bed refusing to eat or poop until I moved her and all her things to the bathroom where she transformed into a normal functioning cat. Afterwards I released her into the living room where she would occasionally explore if it was quiet. When I’m in the bathroom with her she’s super loving and cuddly and just wants to sleep in my lap. But once in the living room, she freezes if I look in her direction and retreats under the couch or back to the bathroom if I move towards her. I’ve moved her bed(which she won’t use), food and toys to the living room to try to attract her more but she just refuses to leave the bathroom. Any tips to helps her calm down more around me outside of the bathroom?
P.S. About a month in I tripped over her litter box while she was in it, and a week ago I accidentally stepped on her tail. I figure these events were pretty traumatic and contributes to the fearfulness, but currently she’s still in love with me while in the bathroom but scared of me outside.
P.S. About a month in I tripped over her litter box while she was in it, and a week ago I accidentally stepped on her tail. I figure these events were pretty traumatic and contributes to the fearfulness, but currently she’s still in love with me while in the bathroom but scared of me outside.
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), and she clearly isn't traumatised by them. The longer you have her and the better you get to know each other, the less likely you'll be to have these accidents. She'll get to know your patterns better, and you'll know when she's most likely to get under your feet.
