Pearl is almost 7 years old, and has never been much to interact with the other cats. Lately she has gotten a little better, and will sleep on the bed while the others are there. She will give a half hearted hiss if anyone gets too near her, but she almost never runs away any more. She also has never liked being held much.
Night before last she was cuddled down in between us, and Pepper, (who has been trying to make friends for months) wanted to cuddle, too. She scooted down between Pearl and my SO. Pearl gave a small hiss, but Pepper didn't move. We left them to sort it out, and in a few minuites. Pepper was snoozing and Pearl was snuggled up to her back using her for a pillow. Then last night, she crawled up on me, and wanted to be held. I am so proud of my shy little girl! She has made so much progress.
Night before last she was cuddled down in between us, and Pepper, (who has been trying to make friends for months) wanted to cuddle, too. She scooted down between Pearl and my SO. Pearl gave a small hiss, but Pepper didn't move. We left them to sort it out, and in a few minuites. Pepper was snoozing and Pearl was snuggled up to her back using her for a pillow. Then last night, she crawled up on me, and wanted to be held. I am so proud of my shy little girl! She has made so much progress.