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I have a foster cat!
Her name is Christy, and she is a shy little dilute calico. At the shelter, she spent all her time hiding, and had to get away from the other cats in a dog crate they set up for her. She greeted me quite readily, liked being stroked, and generally is very comfortable around humans. The fifty-something cats at the shelter, however, stress her out severely. As soon as a cat comes near, she hisses.
It is thought that staying with me might allow her to relax and show more of her personality. I will also be trying to find a forever home for her--not necessarily as an only cat; but someplace where there is room for her to retreat and be by herself when she wants.
The lady who runs the shelter gave me her dog crate, which is where she feels safest. She has been installed in it, and a blanket put over the top.
At first, Tiny hid; and they both hissed. They seem to have adjusted, just barely, to the crate that smells of Other Cat.
Christy, on the other hand, is sitting in her litter box because it's furthest to the back of the crate (I've been told that's normal for her, but yuk!). She's got wide eyes and is looking around for other cats; she seems anxious but hasn't panicked. Hasn't eaten, either; but that's to be expected... I hope she relaxes; I hope Tiny and Baby adjust; I hope this will be good for her.
Anybody in the market for a beautiful, shy little calico?
Her name is Christy, and she is a shy little dilute calico. At the shelter, she spent all her time hiding, and had to get away from the other cats in a dog crate they set up for her. She greeted me quite readily, liked being stroked, and generally is very comfortable around humans. The fifty-something cats at the shelter, however, stress her out severely. As soon as a cat comes near, she hisses.
It is thought that staying with me might allow her to relax and show more of her personality. I will also be trying to find a forever home for her--not necessarily as an only cat; but someplace where there is room for her to retreat and be by herself when she wants.
The lady who runs the shelter gave me her dog crate, which is where she feels safest. She has been installed in it, and a blanket put over the top.
At first, Tiny hid; and they both hissed. They seem to have adjusted, just barely, to the crate that smells of Other Cat.
Christy, on the other hand, is sitting in her litter box because it's furthest to the back of the crate (I've been told that's normal for her, but yuk!). She's got wide eyes and is looking around for other cats; she seems anxious but hasn't panicked. Hasn't eaten, either; but that's to be expected... I hope she relaxes; I hope Tiny and Baby adjust; I hope this will be good for her.
Anybody in the market for a beautiful, shy little calico?