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The big move yesterday...
Hi Good Peeps...
I had posted several weeks ago regarding moving my cats. Well, yesterday was their big day. My furniture and everything is here (except for a ton of my clothes I need to get still). So... here's what's happening. One outta the four is acting like this is his house already. My "scaredy cat" (a rescue) has surprised me b/c he's been out and about a lot. He has already found a 'hidey hole' up in the rafters in the unfinished part of the basement, which, to my surprise, Maui has joined him. Maui is a Blue Point Siamese and usually very outgoing. I brought them over yesterday afternoon and then I left and went to dinner. When I came home, I saw 3 out of 4. Maui was the one MIA. The litterboxes are being used, but Maui hasn't eaten... unless he did in the middle of the night. My question is... Should I put food down in the basement so he can eat some kitty kibble down there? Or, should I leave it where it is so he'll have to come up for it. The food is in a quiet corner, next to a table w/a tablecloth on it. I have showed them all where the food is... but Maui is just soooo skeeert right now. I feel bad for him!! Any suggestions?? -- ·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) Laurie ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.· *~*LiveLoveLaugh, and hangin' in there!*~* Paddle together, bail, paddle; paddle, bail; paddle towards the land. ~Hawaiian proverb |
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The big move yesterday...
"~*LiveLoveLaugh*~" wrote in message
news Hi Good Peeps... I had posted several weeks ago regarding moving my cats. Well, yesterday was their big day. My furniture and everything is here (except for a ton of my clothes I need to get still). So... here's what's happening. One outta the four is acting like this is his house already. My "scaredy cat" (a rescue) has surprised me b/c he's been out and about a lot. He has already found a 'hidey hole' up in the rafters in the unfinished part of the basement, which, to my surprise, Maui has joined him. Maui is a Blue Point Siamese and usually very outgoing. I brought them over yesterday afternoon and then I left and went to dinner. When I came home, I saw 3 out of 4. Maui was the one MIA. The litterboxes are being used, but Maui hasn't eaten... unless he did in the middle of the night. My question is... Should I put food down in the basement so he can eat some kitty kibble down there? Or, should I leave it where it is so he'll have to come up for it. The food is in a quiet corner, next to a table w/a tablecloth on it. I have showed them all where the food is... but Maui is just soooo skeeert right now. I feel bad for him!! Any suggestions?? -- ·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) Laurie ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.· *~*LiveLoveLaugh, and hangin' in there!*~* I'd probably put his food in the basement for a couple of days, then on a stair fairly near the bottom for a couple of days, moving it up gradually until it's with the rest. Of course if he decides to come up sooner, you could go ahead and move it up at that time. Joy |
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The big move yesterday...
"~*LiveLoveLaugh*~" wrote in
news Hi Good Peeps... I had posted several weeks ago regarding moving my cats. Well, yesterday was their big day. My furniture and everything is here (except for a ton of my clothes I need to get still). So... here's what's happening. One outta the four is acting like this is his house already. My "scaredy cat" (a rescue) has surprised me b/c he's been out and about a lot. He has already found a 'hidey hole' up in the rafters in the unfinished part of the basement, which, to my surprise, Maui has joined him. Maui is a Blue Point Siamese and usually very outgoing. I brought them over yesterday afternoon and then I left and went to dinner. When I came home, I saw 3 out of 4. Maui was the one MIA. The litterboxes are being used, but Maui hasn't eaten... unless he did in the middle of the night. My question is... Should I put food down in the basement so he can eat some kitty kibble down there? Or, should I leave it where it is so he'll have to come up for it. The food is in a quiet corner, next to a table w/a tablecloth on it. I have showed them all where the food is... but Maui is just soooo skeeert right now. I feel bad for him!! Any suggestions?? Sure put some kibble and water down there (and a little box for him). Poor guy is scared and it could take him a few days to get the courage to explore. (Misty needed 3 days to get brave enough to leave the safety of the gap behind the bed.) He'll come out and explore when everything is quiet and before you know it, he'll be ok. Give him time. Bobble |
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The big move yesterday...
~*LiveLoveLaugh*~ wrote: Hi Good Peeps... I had posted several weeks ago regarding moving my cats. Well, yesterday was their big day. My furniture and everything is here (except for a ton of my clothes I need to get still). So... here's what's happening. One outta the four is acting like this is his house already. My "scaredy cat" (a rescue) has surprised me b/c he's been out and about a lot. He has already found a 'hidey hole' up in the rafters in the unfinished part of the basement, which, to my surprise, Maui has joined him. Maui is a Blue Point Siamese and usually very outgoing. I brought them over yesterday afternoon and then I left and went to dinner. When I came home, I saw 3 out of 4. Maui was the one MIA. The litterboxes are being used, but Maui hasn't eaten... unless he did in the middle of the night. My question is... Should I put food down in the basement so he can eat some kitty kibble down there? Or, should I leave it where it is so he'll have to come up for it. The food is in a quiet corner, next to a table w/a tablecloth on it. I have showed them all where the food is... but Maui is just soooo skeeert right now. I feel bad for him!! Any suggestions?? I'd leave the food where it is, so long as he's seen where it is. When he feels less stressed, he'll eat. I dunno about cats, but people sometimes lose their appetites when stressed out, too (I should be so lucky - I'm one of those who eats more, under stress). |
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The big move yesterday...
On Mon 03 Jul 2006 02:37:08p, ~*LiveLoveLaugh*~ wrote in
rec.pets.cats.anecdotes (news The litterboxes are being used, but Maui hasn't eaten... unless he did in the middle of the night. My question is... Should I put food down in the basement so he can eat some kitty kibble down there? Or, should I leave it where it is so he'll have to come up for it. The food is in a quiet corner, next to a table w/a tablecloth on it. I have showed them all where the food is... but Maui is just soooo skeeert right now. I feel bad for him!! When I moved in my house, my cats discovered the openings into walls that I didn't know about - one is in the basement where the walls aren't finished. My RB cat Marley found his way into that wall and stayed there for nearly two days, but the first time I found him out of that hole I shut the door and he found other, safer places to hide. Yes, I'd put out food, water and a litter box close to where Maui is hiding. And first chance, block his way into that spot. Congrats on your new place. Hope it's a happy place. -- Cheryl |
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The big move yesterday...
"Cheryl" wrote in message
... On Mon 03 Jul 2006 02:37:08p, ~*LiveLoveLaugh*~ wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes (news The litterboxes are being used, but Maui hasn't eaten... unless he did in the middle of the night. My question is... Should I put food down in the basement so he can eat some kitty kibble down there? Or, should I leave it where it is so he'll have to come up for it. The food is in a quiet corner, next to a table w/a tablecloth on it. I have showed them all where the food is... but Maui is just soooo skeeert right now. I feel bad for him!! When I moved in my house, my cats discovered the openings into walls that I didn't know about - one is in the basement where the walls aren't finished. My RB cat Marley found his way into that wall and stayed there for nearly two days, but the first time I found him out of that hole I shut the door and he found other, safer places to hide. Yes, I'd put out food, water and a litter box close to where Maui is hiding. And first chance, block his way into that spot. Congrats on your new place. Hope it's a happy place. Thanks, Cheryl and all. Update for everyone: First of all, thanks for the suggestions. `Was sitting here early yesterday evening, and who walks into my office here? Maui! He came in and let out a Siamese yowl. I talked "kitty talk" to him, and then I got up and called him into each bedroom. I sat near by and let him climb up on boxes and chairs and sofa's, etc. He talked the whole time. Oscar, my other Meezer joined him. They both ended up giving each other a huge bath. About an hour later, Maui was back in my office and used the scratching post in here. Then he ate. So, I think he's gettin' used to it. I haven't seen him this morning, but when I went to bed last night, both he and Oscar were on the bed asleep. Felix came in too. I have seen all four eat, and I know they're all using the litter box. Which leaves me with a rather odd question. If you have more than one cat, can you identify each of their poops? I definitely can. I know it's a strange thing to ask, but I was wondering!!! -- ·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) Laurie ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.· *~*LiveLoveLaugh, and hangin' in there!*~* Paddle together, bail, paddle; paddle, bail; paddle towards the land. ~Hawaiian proverb -- Cheryl |
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The big move yesterday...
~*LiveLoveLaugh*~ wrote:
Hi Good Peeps... I had posted several weeks ago regarding moving my cats. Well, yesterday was their big day. My furniture and everything is here (except for a ton of my clothes I need to get still). So... here's what's happening. One outta the four is acting like this is his house already. My "scaredy cat" (a rescue) has surprised me b/c he's been out and about a lot. He has already found a 'hidey hole' up in the rafters in the unfinished part of the basement, which, to my surprise, Maui has joined him. Maui is a Blue Point Siamese and usually very outgoing. I brought them over yesterday afternoon and then I left and went to dinner. When I came home, I saw 3 out of 4. Maui was the one MIA. The litterboxes are being used, but Maui hasn't eaten... unless he did in the middle of the night. My question is... Should I put food down in the basement so he can eat some kitty kibble down there? Or, should I leave it where it is so he'll have to come up for it. The food is in a quiet corner, next to a table w/a tablecloth on it. I have showed them all where the food is... but Maui is just soooo skeeert right now. I feel bad for him!! Any suggestions?? I'd leave the food for him in the basement, hopefully he'll come from his hiding soon. Lots and lots of calming purrs and best wishes for Maui, Polonca and Soncek |
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