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Update on my newest cat and our relationship
Well guys, I guess I am not going to have much luck with having those kinds
of cats that let you whip them into your arms for a hug... I haven't been here (in the ng) for awhile, but thought I'd check in to update on Sam. I adopted her in April at the age of about 1 1/2. She was living in a foster home and mostly seemed to stay in a big cage there. Anyway, when she came to me, she was kept in one room. You can again check the pics to see how she was at first... ALWAYS in the cat bed on a desk in that room. Note, she is under "New Kitty" and "My Girls." http://community.webshots.com/user/pattyc4303 The good news is, as time has passed, she is way OK with roaming the house and even having fun with my other two cats. (She LOVES the other cats, including one I feed who lives outside.) But... the oddest and most surprising (to me!!) thing. Since she's gained more confidence about roaming about the house, the ONE thing she is not good about is... ME. While when she was new here, I could pick her up out of that cat bed and hold her and pet her, or feed her treats from my hand.... NOW, she RUNS whenever I am near her. She is willing to be in the same room, in fact, often follows me to the same room, (I think because the other cats do...), she RUNS when I approach her. I can't even pet her, that is how much she is NOT OK about it. This is the same kitty who let me hold her and walk her around at first. I now realize she was SO terrified then that she allowed that... I am really glad she is acclimating (sp?). She is coming down for "breakfast," meowing and begging for food. (This is as opposed to a while ago, when she really just ran around the house at night.) Better yet, she and Jack and Lia are grooming one another. Sam loves Lia and Lia seems to take care of her some. Just does not want any Mommy(Patty)/Baby time... I now have 3 cats, plus the one I feed outside. I can only hold my cat Lia, who is willing to be held, petted, etc. at all times. I can pet Jack and even Georgie (the outside cat), though I cannot pick up either of those two, without major problems. Does anyone think this crazy girl might warm up over a year or so? She is SOOO sweet and I am so glad I have her here to live a lovely cat life. But damn I'd like to pet her. PattyC -- Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. -Hanlon's Razor |
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wrote on 7/18/03 6:33 PM: Well guys, I guess I am not going to have much luck with having those kinds of cats that let you whip them into your arms for a hug... I haven't been here (in the ng) for awhile, but thought I'd check in to update on Sam. I adopted her in April at the age of about 1 1/2. She was living in a foster home and mostly seemed to stay in a big cage there. Anyway, when she came to me, she was kept in one room. You can again check the pics to see how she was at first... ALWAYS in the cat bed on a desk in that room. Note, she is under "New Kitty" and "My Girls." http://community.webshots.com/user/pattyc4303 The good news is, as time has passed, she is way OK with roaming the house and even having fun with my other two cats. (She LOVES the other cats, including one I feed who lives outside.) But... the oddest and most surprising (to me!!) thing. Since she's gained more confidence about roaming about the house, the ONE thing she is not good about is... ME. While when she was new here, I could pick her up out of that cat bed and hold her and pet her, or feed her treats from my hand.... NOW, she RUNS whenever I am near her. She is willing to be in the same room, in fact, often follows me to the same room, (I think because the other cats do...), she RUNS when I approach her. I can't even pet her, that is how much she is NOT OK about it. This is the same kitty who let me hold her and walk her around at first. I now realize she was SO terrified then that she allowed that... I am really glad she is acclimating (sp?). She is coming down for "breakfast," meowing and begging for food. (This is as opposed to a while ago, when she really just ran around the house at night.) Better yet, she and Jack and Lia are grooming one another. Sam loves Lia and Lia seems to take care of her some. Just does not want any Mommy(Patty)/Baby time... I now have 3 cats, plus the one I feed outside. I can only hold my cat Lia, who is willing to be held, petted, etc. at all times. I can pet Jack and even Georgie (the outside cat), though I cannot pick up either of those two, without major problems. Does anyone think this crazy girl might warm up over a year or so? She is SOOO sweet and I am so glad I have her here to live a lovely cat life. But damn I'd like to pet her. PattyC I think that if maybe you never even *try* to pick her up (unless necessary for trips to vet and don't even try to pet her, but sit near her, she might slowly aclimate. I would try sitting on her level *a lot*. I think it is most important that she loves the other kitties. Did you ever try Feliway? I don't remember if you did. SHe really sounds like she might have been feral. Karen |
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"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message ... in article , PattyC at wrote on 7/18/03 6:33 PM: Well guys, I guess I am not going to have much luck with having those kinds of cats that let you whip them into your arms for a hug... I haven't been here (in the ng) for awhile, but thought I'd check in to update on Sam. I adopted her in April at the age of about 1 1/2. She was living in a foster home and mostly seemed to stay in a big cage there. Anyway, when she came to me, she was kept in one room. You can again check the pics to see how she was at first... ALWAYS in the cat bed on a desk in that room. Note, she is under "New Kitty" and "My Girls." http://community.webshots.com/user/pattyc4303 The good news is, as time has passed, she is way OK with roaming the house and even having fun with my other two cats. (She LOVES the other cats, including one I feed who lives outside.) But... the oddest and most surprising (to me!!) thing. Since she's gained more confidence about roaming about the house, the ONE thing she is not good about is... ME. While when she was new here, I could pick her up out of that cat bed and hold her and pet her, or feed her treats from my hand.... NOW, she RUNS whenever I am near her. She is willing to be in the same room, in fact, often follows me to the same room, (I think because the other cats do...), she RUNS when I approach her. I can't even pet her, that is how much she is NOT OK about it. This is the same kitty who let me hold her and walk her around at first. I now realize she was SO terrified then that she allowed that... I am really glad she is acclimating (sp?). She is coming down for "breakfast," meowing and begging for food. (This is as opposed to a while ago, when she really just ran around the house at night.) Better yet, she and Jack and Lia are grooming one another. Sam loves Lia and Lia seems to take care of her some. Just does not want any Mommy(Patty)/Baby time... I now have 3 cats, plus the one I feed outside. I can only hold my cat Lia, who is willing to be held, petted, etc. at all times. I can pet Jack and even Georgie (the outside cat), though I cannot pick up either of those two, without major problems. Does anyone think this crazy girl might warm up over a year or so? She is SOOO sweet and I am so glad I have her here to live a lovely cat life. But damn I'd like to pet her. PattyC I think that if maybe you never even *try* to pick her up (unless necessary for trips to vet and don't even try to pet her, but sit near her, she might slowly aclimate. I would try sitting on her level *a lot*. I think it is most important that she loves the other kitties. Did you ever try Feliway? I don't remember if you did. SHe really sounds like she might have been feral. Karen Hey Karen, Thanks for your thoughts. YES, actually, Sammy is a feral cat. Her history is that she was "caught" last December when she crawled into someone's garage (at about the age of one year) and had a litter. She then was in a foster home, that (IMHO) was a bit hectic and allowed her mostly to hide/stay in a cage (open) in an upstairs bedroom. The foster mom told me she used to wrap her in a towel and give her hugs. I didn't think about that much, because when I got her, she was one who could be pettted and hugged. As noted, as she has gotten more comfortable with having a nice life, she has also gotten less into wanting anyone to touch or hold her! She actually is the type of cat I'd pictured when I told myself I was going to get a cat... I knew no names of cats then, but the picture is a tabby who is cute as pie. (My girls that I got are long haired - and MY is that a pain!- and furry little ladies....) ANYWAY, the 3 are now "my girls," and I wish Sammy could somewhat RELAX and let me be her pal.... PattyC -- Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. -Hanlon's Razor |
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"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message ... in article , PattyC at wrote on 7/18/03 6:33 PM: Well guys, I guess I am not going to have much luck with having those kinds of cats that let you whip them into your arms for a hug... I haven't been here (in the ng) for awhile, but thought I'd check in to update on Sam. I adopted her in April at the age of about 1 1/2. She was living in a foster home and mostly seemed to stay in a big cage there. Anyway, when she came to me, she was kept in one room. You can again check the pics to see how she was at first... ALWAYS in the cat bed on a desk in that room. Note, she is under "New Kitty" and "My Girls." http://community.webshots.com/user/pattyc4303 The good news is, as time has passed, she is way OK with roaming the house and even having fun with my other two cats. (She LOVES the other cats, including one I feed who lives outside.) But... the oddest and most surprising (to me!!) thing. Since she's gained more confidence about roaming about the house, the ONE thing she is not good about is... ME. While when she was new here, I could pick her up out of that cat bed and hold her and pet her, or feed her treats from my hand.... NOW, she RUNS whenever I am near her. She is willing to be in the same room, in fact, often follows me to the same room, (I think because the other cats do...), she RUNS when I approach her. I can't even pet her, that is how much she is NOT OK about it. This is the same kitty who let me hold her and walk her around at first. I now realize she was SO terrified then that she allowed that... I am really glad she is acclimating (sp?). She is coming down for "breakfast," meowing and begging for food. (This is as opposed to a while ago, when she really just ran around the house at night.) Better yet, she and Jack and Lia are grooming one another. Sam loves Lia and Lia seems to take care of her some. Just does not want any Mommy(Patty)/Baby time... I now have 3 cats, plus the one I feed outside. I can only hold my cat Lia, who is willing to be held, petted, etc. at all times. I can pet Jack and even Georgie (the outside cat), though I cannot pick up either of those two, without major problems. Does anyone think this crazy girl might warm up over a year or so? She is SOOO sweet and I am so glad I have her here to live a lovely cat life. But damn I'd like to pet her. PattyC I think that if maybe you never even *try* to pick her up (unless necessary for trips to vet and don't even try to pet her, but sit near her, she might slowly aclimate. I would try sitting on her level *a lot*. I think it is most important that she loves the other kitties. Did you ever try Feliway? I don't remember if you did. SHe really sounds like she might have been feral. Karen Hey Karen, Thanks for your thoughts. YES, actually, Sammy is a feral cat. Her history is that she was "caught" last December when she crawled into someone's garage (at about the age of one year) and had a litter. She then was in a foster home, that (IMHO) was a bit hectic and allowed her mostly to hide/stay in a cage (open) in an upstairs bedroom. The foster mom told me she used to wrap her in a towel and give her hugs. I didn't think about that much, because when I got her, she was one who could be pettted and hugged. As noted, as she has gotten more comfortable with having a nice life, she has also gotten less into wanting anyone to touch or hold her! She actually is the type of cat I'd pictured when I told myself I was going to get a cat... I knew no names of cats then, but the picture is a tabby who is cute as pie. (My girls that I got are long haired - and MY is that a pain!- and furry little ladies....) ANYWAY, the 3 are now "my girls," and I wish Sammy could somewhat RELAX and let me be her pal.... PattyC -- Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. -Hanlon's Razor |
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Hi Cathy!
And isn't her belly funny? She is SO furry there. I try and brush and comb, but... bottom line... Jack has at least weekly major hairballs.... (I must go to see S & G if they are indeed performing this fall. But I guess that is another topic....) Thanks for any thoughts.... PattyC -- Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. -Hanlon's Razor "Cathy Friedmann" wrote in message ... It's possible that as she gets more & more used to you, & in general mellows out even more, that she'll get cozy; well, at least semi-cozy. It is great that she's getting along so well w/ your other cats already. Jack's belly reminds me of a flokati rug. ;-) Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "PattyC" wrote in message ... Well guys, I guess I am not going to have much luck with having those kinds of cats that let you whip them into your arms for a hug... I haven't been here (in the ng) for awhile, but thought I'd check in to update on Sam. I adopted her in April at the age of about 1 1/2. She was living in a foster home and mostly seemed to stay in a big cage there. Anyway, when she came to me, she was kept in one room. You can again check the pics to see how she was at first... ALWAYS in the cat bed on a desk in that room. Note, she is under "New Kitty" and "My Girls." http://community.webshots.com/user/pattyc4303 The good news is, as time has passed, she is way OK with roaming the house and even having fun with my other two cats. (She LOVES the other cats, including one I feed who lives outside.) But... the oddest and most surprising (to me!!) thing. Since she's gained more confidence about roaming about the house, the ONE thing she is not good about is... ME. While when she was new here, I could pick her up out of that cat bed and hold her and pet her, or feed her treats from my hand.... NOW, she RUNS whenever I am near her. She is willing to be in the same room, in fact, often follows me to the same room, (I think because the other cats do...), she RUNS when I approach her. I can't even pet her, that is how much she is NOT OK about it. This is the same kitty who let me hold her and walk her around at first. I now realize she was SO terrified then that she allowed that... I am really glad she is acclimating (sp?). She is coming down for "breakfast," meowing and begging for food. (This is as opposed to a while ago, when she really just ran around the house at night.) Better yet, she and Jack and Lia are grooming one another. Sam loves Lia and Lia seems to take care of her some. Just does not want any Mommy(Patty)/Baby time... I now have 3 cats, plus the one I feed outside. I can only hold my cat Lia, who is willing to be held, petted, etc. at all times. I can pet Jack and even Georgie (the outside cat), though I cannot pick up either of those two, without major problems. Does anyone think this crazy girl might warm up over a year or so? She is SOOO sweet and I am so glad I have her here to live a lovely cat life. But damn I'd like to pet her. PattyC -- Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. -Hanlon's Razor |
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Hi Cathy!
And isn't her belly funny? She is SO furry there. I try and brush and comb, but... bottom line... Jack has at least weekly major hairballs.... (I must go to see S & G if they are indeed performing this fall. But I guess that is another topic....) Thanks for any thoughts.... PattyC -- Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. -Hanlon's Razor "Cathy Friedmann" wrote in message ... It's possible that as she gets more & more used to you, & in general mellows out even more, that she'll get cozy; well, at least semi-cozy. It is great that she's getting along so well w/ your other cats already. Jack's belly reminds me of a flokati rug. ;-) Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "PattyC" wrote in message ... Well guys, I guess I am not going to have much luck with having those kinds of cats that let you whip them into your arms for a hug... I haven't been here (in the ng) for awhile, but thought I'd check in to update on Sam. I adopted her in April at the age of about 1 1/2. She was living in a foster home and mostly seemed to stay in a big cage there. Anyway, when she came to me, she was kept in one room. You can again check the pics to see how she was at first... ALWAYS in the cat bed on a desk in that room. Note, she is under "New Kitty" and "My Girls." http://community.webshots.com/user/pattyc4303 The good news is, as time has passed, she is way OK with roaming the house and even having fun with my other two cats. (She LOVES the other cats, including one I feed who lives outside.) But... the oddest and most surprising (to me!!) thing. Since she's gained more confidence about roaming about the house, the ONE thing she is not good about is... ME. While when she was new here, I could pick her up out of that cat bed and hold her and pet her, or feed her treats from my hand.... NOW, she RUNS whenever I am near her. She is willing to be in the same room, in fact, often follows me to the same room, (I think because the other cats do...), she RUNS when I approach her. I can't even pet her, that is how much she is NOT OK about it. This is the same kitty who let me hold her and walk her around at first. I now realize she was SO terrified then that she allowed that... I am really glad she is acclimating (sp?). She is coming down for "breakfast," meowing and begging for food. (This is as opposed to a while ago, when she really just ran around the house at night.) Better yet, she and Jack and Lia are grooming one another. Sam loves Lia and Lia seems to take care of her some. Just does not want any Mommy(Patty)/Baby time... I now have 3 cats, plus the one I feed outside. I can only hold my cat Lia, who is willing to be held, petted, etc. at all times. I can pet Jack and even Georgie (the outside cat), though I cannot pick up either of those two, without major problems. Does anyone think this crazy girl might warm up over a year or so? She is SOOO sweet and I am so glad I have her here to live a lovely cat life. But damn I'd like to pet her. PattyC -- Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. -Hanlon's Razor |
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I know I have heard this before but... what is Feliway??
PattyC -- Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. -Hanlon's Razor "Karen Chuplis" wrote in message ... in article , PattyC at wrote on 7/18/03 6:33 PM: Well guys, I guess I am not going to have much luck with having those kinds of cats that let you whip them into your arms for a hug... I haven't been here (in the ng) for awhile, but thought I'd check in to update on Sam. I adopted her in April at the age of about 1 1/2. She was living in a foster home and mostly seemed to stay in a big cage there. Anyway, when she came to me, she was kept in one room. You can again check the pics to see how she was at first... ALWAYS in the cat bed on a desk in that room. Note, she is under "New Kitty" and "My Girls." http://community.webshots.com/user/pattyc4303 The good news is, as time has passed, she is way OK with roaming the house and even having fun with my other two cats. (She LOVES the other cats, including one I feed who lives outside.) But... the oddest and most surprising (to me!!) thing. Since she's gained more confidence about roaming about the house, the ONE thing she is not good about is... ME. While when she was new here, I could pick her up out of that cat bed and hold her and pet her, or feed her treats from my hand.... NOW, she RUNS whenever I am near her. She is willing to be in the same room, in fact, often follows me to the same room, (I think because the other cats do...), she RUNS when I approach her. I can't even pet her, that is how much she is NOT OK about it. This is the same kitty who let me hold her and walk her around at first. I now realize she was SO terrified then that she allowed that... I am really glad she is acclimating (sp?). She is coming down for "breakfast," meowing and begging for food. (This is as opposed to a while ago, when she really just ran around the house at night.) Better yet, she and Jack and Lia are grooming one another. Sam loves Lia and Lia seems to take care of her some. Just does not want any Mommy(Patty)/Baby time... I now have 3 cats, plus the one I feed outside. I can only hold my cat Lia, who is willing to be held, petted, etc. at all times. I can pet Jack and even Georgie (the outside cat), though I cannot pick up either of those two, without major problems. Does anyone think this crazy girl might warm up over a year or so? She is SOOO sweet and I am so glad I have her here to live a lovely cat life. But damn I'd like to pet her. PattyC I think that if maybe you never even *try* to pick her up (unless necessary for trips to vet and don't even try to pet her, but sit near her, she might slowly aclimate. I would try sitting on her level *a lot*. I think it is most important that she loves the other kitties. Did you ever try Feliway? I don't remember if you did. SHe really sounds like she might have been feral. Karen |
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I know I have heard this before but... what is Feliway??
PattyC -- Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. -Hanlon's Razor "Karen Chuplis" wrote in message ... in article , PattyC at wrote on 7/18/03 6:33 PM: Well guys, I guess I am not going to have much luck with having those kinds of cats that let you whip them into your arms for a hug... I haven't been here (in the ng) for awhile, but thought I'd check in to update on Sam. I adopted her in April at the age of about 1 1/2. She was living in a foster home and mostly seemed to stay in a big cage there. Anyway, when she came to me, she was kept in one room. You can again check the pics to see how she was at first... ALWAYS in the cat bed on a desk in that room. Note, she is under "New Kitty" and "My Girls." http://community.webshots.com/user/pattyc4303 The good news is, as time has passed, she is way OK with roaming the house and even having fun with my other two cats. (She LOVES the other cats, including one I feed who lives outside.) But... the oddest and most surprising (to me!!) thing. Since she's gained more confidence about roaming about the house, the ONE thing she is not good about is... ME. While when she was new here, I could pick her up out of that cat bed and hold her and pet her, or feed her treats from my hand.... NOW, she RUNS whenever I am near her. She is willing to be in the same room, in fact, often follows me to the same room, (I think because the other cats do...), she RUNS when I approach her. I can't even pet her, that is how much she is NOT OK about it. This is the same kitty who let me hold her and walk her around at first. I now realize she was SO terrified then that she allowed that... I am really glad she is acclimating (sp?). She is coming down for "breakfast," meowing and begging for food. (This is as opposed to a while ago, when she really just ran around the house at night.) Better yet, she and Jack and Lia are grooming one another. Sam loves Lia and Lia seems to take care of her some. Just does not want any Mommy(Patty)/Baby time... I now have 3 cats, plus the one I feed outside. I can only hold my cat Lia, who is willing to be held, petted, etc. at all times. I can pet Jack and even Georgie (the outside cat), though I cannot pick up either of those two, without major problems. Does anyone think this crazy girl might warm up over a year or so? She is SOOO sweet and I am so glad I have her here to live a lovely cat life. But damn I'd like to pet her. PattyC I think that if maybe you never even *try* to pick her up (unless necessary for trips to vet and don't even try to pet her, but sit near her, she might slowly aclimate. I would try sitting on her level *a lot*. I think it is most important that she loves the other kitties. Did you ever try Feliway? I don't remember if you did. SHe really sounds like she might have been feral. Karen |
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... Hi Cathy! And isn't her belly funny? She is SO furry there. I try and brush and comb, but... bottom line... Jack has at least weekly major hairballs.... My parents had a Maine Coon whose stomach resembled Jack's (who has a cute belly, w/ that super-hair, btw). They brushed him, combed him, but that stomach hair was untamable. ;-) (I must go to see S & G if they are indeed performing this fall. But I guess that is another topic....) A-ha - so you've been lurking on amps, I take it? :-) Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon Thanks for any thoughts.... PattyC -- Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. -Hanlon's Razor "Cathy Friedmann" wrote in message ... It's possible that as she gets more & more used to you, & in general mellows out even more, that she'll get cozy; well, at least semi-cozy. It is great that she's getting along so well w/ your other cats already. Jack's belly reminds me of a flokati rug. ;-) Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "PattyC" wrote in message ... Well guys, I guess I am not going to have much luck with having those kinds of cats that let you whip them into your arms for a hug... I haven't been here (in the ng) for awhile, but thought I'd check in to update on Sam. I adopted her in April at the age of about 1 1/2. She was living in a foster home and mostly seemed to stay in a big cage there. Anyway, when she came to me, she was kept in one room. You can again check the pics to see how she was at first... ALWAYS in the cat bed on a desk in that room. Note, she is under "New Kitty" and "My Girls." http://community.webshots.com/user/pattyc4303 The good news is, as time has passed, she is way OK with roaming the house and even having fun with my other two cats. (She LOVES the other cats, including one I feed who lives outside.) But... the oddest and most surprising (to me!!) thing. Since she's gained more confidence about roaming about the house, the ONE thing she is not good about is... ME. While when she was new here, I could pick her up out of that cat bed and hold her and pet her, or feed her treats from my hand.... NOW, she RUNS whenever I am near her. She is willing to be in the same room, in fact, often follows me to the same room, (I think because the other cats do...), she RUNS when I approach her. I can't even pet her, that is how much she is NOT OK about it. This is the same kitty who let me hold her and walk her around at first. I now realize she was SO terrified then that she allowed that... I am really glad she is acclimating (sp?). She is coming down for "breakfast," meowing and begging for food. (This is as opposed to a while ago, when she really just ran around the house at night.) Better yet, she and Jack and Lia are grooming one another. Sam loves Lia and Lia seems to take care of her some. Just does not want any Mommy(Patty)/Baby time... I now have 3 cats, plus the one I feed outside. I can only hold my cat Lia, who is willing to be held, petted, etc. at all times. I can pet Jack and even Georgie (the outside cat), though I cannot pick up either of those two, without major problems. Does anyone think this crazy girl might warm up over a year or so? She is SOOO sweet and I am so glad I have her here to live a lovely cat life. But damn I'd like to pet her. PattyC -- Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. -Hanlon's Razor |
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