Still in hiding

"CatNipped" had some very interesting things
to say about Still in hiding:

Awwww. Poor Odessa. Don't worry though, even the irrepressible Sammy was
shy the first few days here. I have the (sometimes unfortunate) ability to
see the world through others', especially cats', eyes, and I imagine how I
would feel if I were suddenly take from where I was at least comfortable and
familiar with, and put in a place that was terribly strange, wherein dwelt
unfamiliar giants, where there was very strange sounds and smells - well, I
think I would find me a nice place to hide and just observe things for a
while too!

Felix got shy for a week or so last time we moved, and that was with
familiar humans and stuff [OK, some furniture he hadn't met before :-)
].

--
"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be
doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding.
:-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL

"CatNipped" had some very interesting things
to say about Still in hiding:

Awwww. Poor Odessa. Don't worry though, even the irrepressible Sammy was
shy the first few days here. I have the (sometimes unfortunate) ability to
see the world through others', especially cats', eyes, and I imagine how I
would feel if I were suddenly take from where I was at least comfortable and
familiar with, and put in a place that was terribly strange, wherein dwelt
unfamiliar giants, where there was very strange sounds and smells - well, I
think I would find me a nice place to hide and just observe things for a
while too!

Felix got shy for a week or so last time we moved, and that was with
familiar humans and stuff [OK, some furniture he hadn't met before :-)
].

--
"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be
doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding.
:-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL

"CatNipped" had some very interesting things
to say about Still in hiding:

Awwww. Poor Odessa. Don't worry though, even the irrepressible Sammy was
shy the first few days here. I have the (sometimes unfortunate) ability to
see the world through others', especially cats', eyes, and I imagine how I
would feel if I were suddenly take from where I was at least comfortable and
familiar with, and put in a place that was terribly strange, wherein dwelt
unfamiliar giants, where there was very strange sounds and smells - well, I
think I would find me a nice place to hide and just observe things for a
while too!

Felix got shy for a week or so last time we moved, and that was with
familiar humans and stuff [OK, some furniture he hadn't met before :-)
].

--
"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be
doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding.
:-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL

On Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:33:02 -0400, Singh
yodeled:

Louie and I went to my father-in-law's birthday party, and out to
karaoke to celebrate our anniversary. We met at karaoke, sang instead of
danced for our wedding, and went out tonight to do our wedding songs.
And when we returned, we found our newest little girl Odessa still
hiding, this time behind the other desk instead of the closet. If I am
up here long enough, she'll come out, sniff about a bit, and try out
another hiding spot. I do wish she'd come out, but my logic tells me
that this could take a bit. She just came out of an overcrowded foster
home, has been shown several times with little result, and I just found
out that I am the second person who's taken her. Her first owner, also
through the shelter, returned her because her fiance was deathly,
go-to-the-hospital-or-else allergic. this poor kitty has probably had a
heap of stress over the past several months, culminating in today's
transition. Calming purrs for her would be gratefully appreciated!

Purrs for the little sweetie.

Theresa
Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh
My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com

On Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:33:02 -0400, Singh
yodeled:

Louie and I went to my father-in-law's birthday party, and out to
karaoke to celebrate our anniversary. We met at karaoke, sang instead of
danced for our wedding, and went out tonight to do our wedding songs.
And when we returned, we found our newest little girl Odessa still
hiding, this time behind the other desk instead of the closet. If I am
up here long enough, she'll come out, sniff about a bit, and try out
another hiding spot. I do wish she'd come out, but my logic tells me
that this could take a bit. She just came out of an overcrowded foster
home, has been shown several times with little result, and I just found
out that I am the second person who's taken her. Her first owner, also
through the shelter, returned her because her fiance was deathly,
go-to-the-hospital-or-else allergic. this poor kitty has probably had a
heap of stress over the past several months, culminating in today's
transition. Calming purrs for her would be gratefully appreciated!

Purrs for the little sweetie.

Theresa
Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh
My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com

On Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:33:02 -0400, Singh
yodeled:

Louie and I went to my father-in-law's birthday party, and out to
karaoke to celebrate our anniversary. We met at karaoke, sang instead of
danced for our wedding, and went out tonight to do our wedding songs.
And when we returned, we found our newest little girl Odessa still
hiding, this time behind the other desk instead of the closet. If I am
up here long enough, she'll come out, sniff about a bit, and try out
another hiding spot. I do wish she'd come out, but my logic tells me
that this could take a bit. She just came out of an overcrowded foster
home, has been shown several times with little result, and I just found
out that I am the second person who's taken her. Her first owner, also
through the shelter, returned her because her fiance was deathly,
go-to-the-hospital-or-else allergic. this poor kitty has probably had a
heap of stress over the past several months, culminating in today's
transition. Calming purrs for her would be gratefully appreciated!

Purrs for the little sweetie.

Theresa
Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh
My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com

Singh wrote:
Louie and I went to my father-in-law's birthday party, and out to
karaoke to celebrate our anniversary. We met at karaoke, sang instead of
danced for our wedding, and went out tonight to do our wedding songs.
And when we returned, we found our newest little girl Odessa still
hiding, this time behind the other desk instead of the closet. If I am
up here long enough, she'll come out, sniff about a bit, and try out
another hiding spot. I do wish she'd come out, but my logic tells me
that this could take a bit.

I got Selena as a rescued cat at an adoption center (PetSmart). She had
been trapped and socialized, vetted then put up for adoption. It took
her almost 3 years before she'd really come out from under the bed if we
were home. Even now she's not a people cat but she and Hobbes love each
other dearly. We just accept that Selena is not going to be a cuddly
cat and rejoice on the days when she sits nearby. She'll sleep on the
bed (at the foot) with one or the other but not both of us and more and
more she is joining the family.

Purrs that Odessa overcomes her shyness soon and joining the family is
effortless. When we brought Lacey inside (she was a neighborhood stray)
I purchased a window screen for $15.00 which fit over the door. I would
put the screen up and let everyone get used to each other with a screen
separating them. It has worked well twice now and I'm hoping I don't
have to try it again any time soon.

Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey and Sam

Singh wrote:
Louie and I went to my father-in-law's birthday party, and out to
karaoke to celebrate our anniversary. We met at karaoke, sang instead of
danced for our wedding, and went out tonight to do our wedding songs.
And when we returned, we found our newest little girl Odessa still
hiding, this time behind the other desk instead of the closet. If I am
up here long enough, she'll come out, sniff about a bit, and try out
another hiding spot. I do wish she'd come out, but my logic tells me
that this could take a bit.

I got Selena as a rescued cat at an adoption center (PetSmart). She had
been trapped and socialized, vetted then put up for adoption. It took
her almost 3 years before she'd really come out from under the bed if we
were home. Even now she's not a people cat but she and Hobbes love each
other dearly. We just accept that Selena is not going to be a cuddly
cat and rejoice on the days when she sits nearby. She'll sleep on the
bed (at the foot) with one or the other but not both of us and more and
more she is joining the family.

Purrs that Odessa overcomes her shyness soon and joining the family is
effortless. When we brought Lacey inside (she was a neighborhood stray)
I purchased a window screen for $15.00 which fit over the door. I would
put the screen up and let everyone get used to each other with a screen
separating them. It has worked well twice now and I'm hoping I don't
have to try it again any time soon.

Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey and Sam

Singh wrote:
Louie and I went to my father-in-law's birthday party, and out to
karaoke to celebrate our anniversary. We met at karaoke, sang instead of
danced for our wedding, and went out tonight to do our wedding songs.
And when we returned, we found our newest little girl Odessa still
hiding, this time behind the other desk instead of the closet. If I am
up here long enough, she'll come out, sniff about a bit, and try out
another hiding spot. I do wish she'd come out, but my logic tells me
that this could take a bit.

I got Selena as a rescued cat at an adoption center (PetSmart). She had
been trapped and socialized, vetted then put up for adoption. It took
her almost 3 years before she'd really come out from under the bed if we
were home. Even now she's not a people cat but she and Hobbes love each
other dearly. We just accept that Selena is not going to be a cuddly
cat and rejoice on the days when she sits nearby. She'll sleep on the
bed (at the foot) with one or the other but not both of us and more and
more she is joining the family.

Purrs that Odessa overcomes her shyness soon and joining the family is
effortless. When we brought Lacey inside (she was a neighborhood stray)
I purchased a window screen for $15.00 which fit over the door. I would
put the screen up and let everyone get used to each other with a screen
separating them. It has worked well twice now and I'm hoping I don't
have to try it again any time soon.

Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey and Sam

She still there? If hiding? maybe Unka Stormin can coax her out.

--

Christopher A. Young
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"Singh" wrote in message
...
Louie and I went to my father-in-law's birthday party, and out to
karaoke to celebrate our anniversary. We met at karaoke, sang instead of
danced for our wedding, and went out tonight to do our wedding songs.
And when we returned, we found our newest little girl Odessa still
hiding, this time behind the other desk instead of the closet. If I am
up here long enough, she'll come out, sniff about a bit, and try out
another hiding spot. I do wish she'd come out, but my logic tells me
that this could take a bit. She just came out of an overcrowded foster
home, has been shown several times with little result, and I just found
out that I am the second person who's taken her. Her first owner, also
through the shelter, returned her because her fiance was deathly,
go-to-the-hospital-or-else allergic. this poor kitty has probably had a
heap of stress over the past several months, culminating in today's
transition. Calming purrs for her would be gratefully appreciated!

Odessa did come out while we were gone, judging from the food bowl and
the litter box. Going back almost 20 years, Fritzie was a scaredy cat
when I got him too, only coming out to eat and use the litter when
alone; it took three weeks to get him to trust me enough to come out and
let me hold him. I've been told that despite Odessa's shyness, she is
actually very playful and affectionate, and gets along well with other
animals. She won't be a juvenile delinquent like Stosh and Brandy, and
seems more interested in seeking enlightenment, like Roxie.

We'll do our standard treatment, sequestering our new kitty and sleeping
with her the first few nights, to accustom her to our scent and
presence, and that of the other cats, though they're still bivouacked
beyond the door. They're chafing to meet Odessa, but not yet; she's
still too skittish and stressed. In the meantime I'll just gently let
her know that Mama's here, and that this is home now, for good.

Blessed be,
Baha