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Update: New housemate for Merlin
Hello catfolks,
many thanks for your advice, I have used some and I hope there is some progress. First of all I now present Marko his food bowl in front of his nose and "ask" him to come out of his "castle". This is working quite fine. He normally follows the bowl and eats outside his "home" and doesn't mind, if I am sitting only a few inches away. Sometimes I will receive a questioning look, but as long as I don't move he will eat. Although I am tempted to touch him I will not try that for a while - he shall become more confident. I have presented him some bits of kibble on a plastic ladle (I regard my fingers as too much in danger at the moment ;-) ) and he will take them. I have lured him near my hand that way and gave him some pieces of kibble directly. He nearly took one piece from my hand! During that process HE touched ME with his nose. Merlin was down with me once and we had a little play: I had put some of Merlin's favourite kibble into an egg carton (6 eggs capacity). There are two holes at the one small side of the carton, so the kibble comes out piece by piece if Merlin pounces the carton around skilful enough. Marko was watching from his cover. Eventually Merlin had emptied the carton, then he recognized Marko. He turned towards him and stepped forward. I was preparing for an UN-intervention, but Merlin just hissed at Marko and went on to other cat's businesses upstairs. While he stays near his territory during the day Marko started to roam the house at night. At about 23:00 yesterday I was still reading when he payed me a visit - he was just standing in the door I left ajar but didn't came in. I have some goodies in the sleeping room, so Marko woke me this morning at about 5:30 when he started to crunch some kibble I had put in a bowl for him under my table. He will do that whether Merlin is in or not and Merlin obviously is not much interested in the new "intruder". Meanwhile I have got some pictures and hopefully I can put them online soon. I wish everyone al the best for the changing of the year. Sincerely, Michael -- Square Dance is friendship put to music Andrea and Michael with fluffy-cats Merlin und Marko |
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Update: New housemate for Merlin
Micha wrote:
Hello catfolks, many thanks for your advice, I have used some and I hope there is some progress. First of all I now present Marko his food bowl in front of his nose and "ask" him to come out of his "castle". This is working quite fine. He normally follows the bowl and eats outside his "home" and doesn't mind, if I am sitting only a few inches away. Sometimes I will receive a questioning look, but as long as I don't move he will eat. Although I am tempted to touch him I will not try that for a while - he shall become more confident. I have presented him some bits of kibble on a plastic ladle (I regard my fingers as too much in danger at the moment ;-) ) and he will take them. I have lured him near my hand that way and gave him some pieces of kibble directly. He nearly took one piece from my hand! During that process HE touched ME with his nose. Merlin was down with me once and we had a little play: I had put some of Merlin's favourite kibble into an egg carton (6 eggs capacity). There are two holes at the one small side of the carton, so the kibble comes out piece by piece if Merlin pounces the carton around skilful enough. Marko was watching from his cover. Eventually Merlin had emptied the carton, then he recognized Marko. He turned towards him and stepped forward. I was preparing for an UN-intervention, but Merlin just hissed at Marko and went on to other cat's businesses upstairs. While he stays near his territory during the day Marko started to roam the house at night. At about 23:00 yesterday I was still reading when he payed me a visit - he was just standing in the door I left ajar but didn't came in. I have some goodies in the sleeping room, so Marko woke me this morning at about 5:30 when he started to crunch some kibble I had put in a bowl for him under my table. He will do that whether Merlin is in or not and Merlin obviously is not much interested in the new "intruder". Meanwhile I have got some pictures and hopefully I can put them online soon. I wish everyone al the best for the changing of the year. Sincerely, Michael Marko reminds me of Shadow, it may take a while but you'll get there in the end. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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Update: New housemate for Merlin
very good progress, Lee
Micha wrote in message .. . Hello catfolks, many thanks for your advice, I have used some and I hope there is some progress. First of all I now present Marko his food bowl in front of his nose and "ask" him to come out of his "castle". This is working quite fine. He normally follows the bowl and eats outside his "home" and doesn't mind, if I am sitting only a few inches away. Sometimes I will receive a questioning look, but as long as I don't move he will eat. Although I am tempted to touch him I will not try that for a while - he shall become more confident. I have presented him some bits of kibble on a plastic ladle (I regard my fingers as too much in danger at the moment ;-) ) and he will take them. I have lured him near my hand that way and gave him some pieces of kibble directly. He nearly took one piece from my hand! During that process HE touched ME with his nose. Merlin was down with me once and we had a little play: I had put some of Merlin's favourite kibble into an egg carton (6 eggs capacity). There are two holes at the one small side of the carton, so the kibble comes out piece by piece if Merlin pounces the carton around skilful enough. Marko was watching from his cover. Eventually Merlin had emptied the carton, then he recognized Marko. He turned towards him and stepped forward. I was preparing for an UN-intervention, but Merlin just hissed at Marko and went on to other cat's businesses upstairs. While he stays near his territory during the day Marko started to roam the house at night. At about 23:00 yesterday I was still reading when he payed me a visit - he was just standing in the door I left ajar but didn't came in. I have some goodies in the sleeping room, so Marko woke me this morning at about 5:30 when he started to crunch some kibble I had put in a bowl for him under my table. He will do that whether Merlin is in or not and Merlin obviously is not much interested in the new "intruder". Meanwhile I have got some pictures and hopefully I can put them online soon. I wish everyone al the best for the changing of the year. Sincerely, Michael -- Square Dance is friendship put to music Andrea and Michael with fluffy-cats Merlin und Marko |
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Update: New housemate for Merlin
Micha wrote:
Hello catfolks, many thanks for your advice, I have used some and I hope there is some progress. First of all I now present Marko his food bowl in front of his nose and "ask" him to come out of his "castle". This is working quite fine. He normally follows the bowl and eats outside his "home" and doesn't mind, if I am sitting only a few inches away. Sometimes I will receive a questioning look, but as long as I don't move he will eat. Although I am tempted to touch him I will not try that for a while - he shall become more confident. I have presented him some bits of kibble on a plastic ladle (I regard my fingers as too much in danger at the moment ;-) ) and he will take them. I have lured him near my hand that way and gave him some pieces of kibble directly. He nearly took one piece from my hand! During that process HE touched ME with his nose. snip Sincerely, Michael Great progress! Best wishes, Polonca and Soncek |
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