I recently took in a stray. Had been feeding her for about 9 months, named her "Shyness" because of how skittish she initially was.
Fast forward to today, we kept her in the bathroom for two weeks for her to adjust and for our other cat to adjust to her presence. From day 1, inside that bathroom she is the most insanely affectionate cat I've ever seen. Love to be picked up, purrs like mad, rolls on her back and wants her chest rubbed, kneads the sky while you do so...
No she has full roam of the house. If you ever happen upon her in the bathroom, same as ever. Every other inch of the house, super skittish/ afraid/ won't let you approach, etc. Just a night and day difference in personality. She's had full roaming rights for more than a month now. Her and original cat (Jack) get along fine.
Thoughts? How do I get her to "be herself" in all parts of the house? Anyone have a similar situation with other cats?
Fast forward to today, we kept her in the bathroom for two weeks for her to adjust and for our other cat to adjust to her presence. From day 1, inside that bathroom she is the most insanely affectionate cat I've ever seen. Love to be picked up, purrs like mad, rolls on her back and wants her chest rubbed, kneads the sky while you do so...
No she has full roam of the house. If you ever happen upon her in the bathroom, same as ever. Every other inch of the house, super skittish/ afraid/ won't let you approach, etc. Just a night and day difference in personality. She's had full roaming rights for more than a month now. Her and original cat (Jack) get along fine.
Thoughts? How do I get her to "be herself" in all parts of the house? Anyone have a similar situation with other cats?