Panther writes:
Long time, no meow! I've been back at my foster home since Sunday, and it's been a confusing transition. I growled and hissed at Mommy Cai, Foster Daddy, and Foster Mommy the first day, because I'd been on my best behavior at my home the previous few days. I didn't want to be brought back to my foster home! Mommy Cai explained that she wanted to give Haley some time to readjust to being with her, because Haley used to be Mommy Cai's kitty a few years ago. Haley's a grumpy old lady! She growled at me and hissed, and sometimes swatted, so I lay down when I saw her. I really wanted to snuggle with Mommy Cai, though, so sometimes I would be on one side and Haley would be on the other. Haley didn't like that at all. I also would do things that annoyed Haley after she would growl at me. I got along with Beastie great, though! We'd run up and down the hallway, around through the rooms, up into the windows and down, then around again. Mommy Cai called it "Nascar time"! Beastie bit Mommy Cai when she came back without me. He's since almost forgiven her.
It took me a few days to adjust, but by the second day here I was watching the other kitties from a safe distance. I remember everyone, except there's a new kitten named Autumn. She and I aren't sure about each other, but we've said hi. Now I eat from the food plates at the same time as everyone else and even have reclaimed my recliner! Last night, I sat with Foster Mommy for the first time since I've been back. I get lonely in the middle of the night, the time I used to run around with Beastie, so I call down the hallway and Foster Mommy talks to me. I come out to get some pets from her and usually end up on my recliner.
I like watching my brother, Sherbet, out the back window. He looks like he's doing well, too! He's getting neutered in a couple weeks, and then he'll be doing really well. I wish he'd come inside so we could play, but he won't. He's now eating while the humans watch through the windows and coming when they call him, so that's a big improvement in the time I've been away!
I want to go back to Mommy Cai's. Everyone says that I'll get to visit there in a few weeks, for a short visit. I'll do that a few times, then do an overnight and see how it goes. I'll try to transition back there and see how Haley and I do with the slow reintroductions. I hope it goes well!
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Friday, November 21, 2014
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Panther got adopted!
Sunday, we had an exciting visitor!
Tabby: I'm going to miss you, Panther!
Panther: What's a forever home, Tabby?
Tabby: You'll find out very soon! That lady who was just here wants you to come live with her and her other cat.
Panther: Really?
Monday, she came back, and Panther was ready!
Panther: Nope, it's for me! I'm the one leaving! If you go, then who will snuggle with Daddy when he sleeps?
Missy: Oh, I didn't think about that. I don't want to leave my daddy!
Mommy: *scruffs Missy and pulls her out, with Cai's help to keep her from holding onto the sides with her claws*
Panther: Ok, now my turn!
Mommy: *makes Panther get in the carrier by putting him seat-first through the door when the carrier is on-end*
Panther: *cries* Why did you have to put me in there like that? I do want to go to my new home, but the car ride is a little scary and I don't like being cooped up in this carrier. *scrabbles at the sides and door, trying to get out*
Cai: It's ok, Panth! I'll let you out to explore once we get home.
I have a new brofur! His name is Beastie, and he's a fluffy white kitty. He swatted me once to tell me that he's the alpha cat in the household, and otherwise hisses or ignores me. Within two hours, I was snuggled at Mommy Cai's feet while she and Beastie took naps. I actually took a nap, too, because all this excitement wore me out! I like my new home, but it's weird not having the others here. I looked for them and called to them, but they didn't come out of hiding so I guess it's just the three of us here at this new place called a forever home. I like my forever home! I've been sticking to Mommy Cai like velcro, following her from room to room and talking non-stop. This bothers Beastie, so he's been pouting, but Mommy Cai gives him a lot of attention, too, so he feels included. She says this is the best transition she's ever had for a new kitty!
Mommy Cai is friends with Foster Mommy on Facebook, so Foster Mommy can share updates on how I'm doing. Everyone's sure that it won't be long until Beastie and I are great friends! I love you all, and thank you for being friends with me!
Mommy Cai and Foster Mommy told me that I'm a very special kitty who was sent to Mommy Cai for a reason. Mommy Cai had a black kitty "visit" her, walk down a hallway, and disappear. That was a couple months after I got over my pneumonia and became available for adoption, so Foster Mommy told Mommy Cai about me. Mommy Cai had another kitty, Spot, but Spottie was really sick so he needed round-the-clock care. Mommy Cai couldn't bring a new kitty into her life (and the household) while she was providing hospice to Spot. After Spot died, Beastie cried for him for hours on end. While Mommy Cai and Beastie are still grieving for Spot, I hope I can help ease their grief and lonlieness. I can also provide playtime for Beastie!
Friday, September 6, 2013
Foster & Former Feral Friday: Panther & the Box
Hi, everyone! Remember when I wrote that I was having trouble figuring out why I was supposed to do my business in that box thing? Well, I figured it out yesterday!!!!! I've been in for almost 24 hours now, and I was a good boy using the box for both pee and poop! I even demonstrated it for Mommy when she came home, although I already had demonstrated it for Daddy earlier in the day. Both of them are so proud of me, and my foster aunties and uncles are so proud of me, too. They even followed me into the potty room to make sure that I was using it properly.
Thanks, everyone for your comments and suggestions, but I ended up figuring it out all by myself!
Rori writes:
Wow! It's my Gotcha Day anniversary already? Mommy and Daddy can't believe that it's been 6 years since the day that Mommy Erin came running inside yelling about baby kittens crossing the road! You can see me in the picture with Panther above, but the picture below is the first one of me, when I was 4 weeks old, with Mommy Erin. She was my first mommy, then Mommy and Daddy adopted me when Mommy Erin wasn't able to keep me after she moved out. She still loves me, though, and finds me to say hi every time she can.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Very Exciting News!!!
Miss Marble writes:
I've decided that I like to be petted! I come up to the glass door and stand up on it, putting both front paws as high as I can reach, asking to be petted. The man or lady come and open the door, then reach down and pet me as I rub against them. I am a bit bitey, but it's just love bites, not hard bites. I've also learned how to lick their fingers to groom them! My sister and daddy can't figure out why I like being petted, so they stay back and watch, but they accept that I like it.
My brother Hemming is doing really well at his new home, the mommy says. He sleeps on his new mommy's face and shoulder at night and is "aggressively affectionate". We're all so glad that his new home is working out that well!
Missy Kitty writes:
Guess what?! This thing called Christmas has boxes! It also has ribbons, which are big strings. But, the most important thing about Christmas is that it means that I'm in my forever home! I got adopted officially by Mommy and Daddy today! And, my third birthday is tomorrow: New Year's Day!
I've decided that I like to be petted! I come up to the glass door and stand up on it, putting both front paws as high as I can reach, asking to be petted. The man or lady come and open the door, then reach down and pet me as I rub against them. I am a bit bitey, but it's just love bites, not hard bites. I've also learned how to lick their fingers to groom them! My sister and daddy can't figure out why I like being petted, so they stay back and watch, but they accept that I like it.
My brother Hemming is doing really well at his new home, the mommy says. He sleeps on his new mommy's face and shoulder at night and is "aggressively affectionate". We're all so glad that his new home is working out that well!
Missy Kitty writes:
Guess what?! This thing called Christmas has boxes! It also has ribbons, which are big strings. But, the most important thing about Christmas is that it means that I'm in my forever home! I got adopted officially by Mommy and Daddy today! And, my third birthday is tomorrow: New Year's Day!
Happy New Year from the PDX pride!
Wishing you all the best in 2012!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Good news from Hemming and Miss Marble!
Hi! I'm much happier back outside with my sister and my daddy. Yes, my sister! The striped kitten is a girl. The lady says that those trap things will be back out in a couple weeks to try to catch my sister and my daddy. I'm going to tell them to stay away from them! Well, maybe not, because I do feel better now, so maybe those traps were good things after all. I am glad I'm back outside, even though I see my brother enjoying being inside. I also am much more interested in those cats on the other side of the window, now that I've had a chance to watch them more closely. I love my outside life too much to be inside, though. I'm much more comfortable hunting and sleeping under the deck. Thanks for letting me be part of the outside family, lady and man!
Hi! I miss my sisters and my daddy. I go up to the window and watch them, calling to them, when they come eat twice or three times each day. They say hi to me, but we all understand that I'm an inside kitty now. I don't even try to escape when the lady puts food out. Freya and Heimdall play chase, ball, tails, and a lot of other games with me, so I love that! My favorite games are crazy circle, throwing a ball around, and chase. I've been out with everyone for two days now, since my tests came back negative. No diseases, yay!
And the big news...I've got two people who want to adopt me! We're going to visit one of the homes on Wednesday, and meet the family and the puppy who may be my sister. Wow! If all goes well, I'll stay there. If not, then I will meet with the other person later. I'm hoping that everything goes well with this first family. I'm so excited to meet them! I love meeting new people. I love people, sitting on laps, and being petted. I just am not used to being picked up high, so I squirm around and want down. Once I'm on a lap, I curl up and purr, after giving kisses!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Former Foster Friday
Little Bit and all her kittens have finally found good homes! We are pleased to report that, although Squishy is still having poopy problems, he has found a home with people who are willing and able to care for him and pay his vet bills so that he gets consistent medication (which stops the problem). Little Guy has changed his name to Tiger, and is living with a neighbor of our friend Erin. His new daddy also had taken Squishy, but couldn't provide the needed care after he started squishing again, although he was also the one who found the new home for Mr. Squishers. Tiger will do just fine being an only cat, and Squishy will adjust all right to being an only cat once he figures out no one else is there. Tiger loves to watch tv, and sits with Erin's son when she comes over to clean the apartment.
Cloud has grown to be a big guy! He still has his bobcat-like face, but has almost grown into his paws. He loves snuggling and playing with his mommy, and running around the upstairs when he gets the kitten crazies. He is starting to get used to downstairs as well, and treats the carpeted steps more normally.
Kai is doing great in his home, and had his neuter surgery just fine. Boo and Michelle are still charming their family, and are scheduled for their spays soon.
Little Bit is living with her sister Smokey, her new mommy Erin, and human brother Jarek. It took about a week for Smokey to figure out that Little Bit wasn't going to challenge her right to be alpha cat, but after Erin went on vacation for a day and left them by themselves in the apartment they sorted things out and have been pals again ever since. Little Bit is going to have her spay soon, when we can schedule it. It may not be until the beginning of the year. We're going to help Erin out with that. Little Bit still loves to talk, and comes rubbing up and purring to Erin whenever she sits down for a second. Most of the time when I talk with Erin on the phone, Little Bit's trying to get in the conversation as well!
So, kitten season's over, and a good one it was this year! Have great lives at your new homes, everyone! We'll have periodic updates on Smokey, Little Bit, and maybe Tiger.
Cloud has grown to be a big guy! He still has his bobcat-like face, but has almost grown into his paws. He loves snuggling and playing with his mommy, and running around the upstairs when he gets the kitten crazies. He is starting to get used to downstairs as well, and treats the carpeted steps more normally.
Kai is doing great in his home, and had his neuter surgery just fine. Boo and Michelle are still charming their family, and are scheduled for their spays soon.
Little Bit is living with her sister Smokey, her new mommy Erin, and human brother Jarek. It took about a week for Smokey to figure out that Little Bit wasn't going to challenge her right to be alpha cat, but after Erin went on vacation for a day and left them by themselves in the apartment they sorted things out and have been pals again ever since. Little Bit is going to have her spay soon, when we can schedule it. It may not be until the beginning of the year. We're going to help Erin out with that. Little Bit still loves to talk, and comes rubbing up and purring to Erin whenever she sits down for a second. Most of the time when I talk with Erin on the phone, Little Bit's trying to get in the conversation as well!
So, kitten season's over, and a good one it was this year! Have great lives at your new homes, everyone! We'll have periodic updates on Smokey, Little Bit, and maybe Tiger.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Foster and Former Foster Friday
Kai's obviously doing well at his new home!
His new mommy says the purse is his favorite spot, and she takes him everywhere in the car with her, so no wonder!
And tucked in bed, snoozing away. He also does his share of playing with her and following her around the house, of course!
Cloud is adjusting well to his new home now that his new mommy consolidated his world to just the upstairs. He was having a hard time getting used to all the space and two floors! He got dewormed, and was so relaxed that he fell asleep at the end of getting his claws clipped for the first time! So he's definitely in his forever home now!
We don't have pictures of Boo and Michelle at their new home, but they're doing fantastic and have been permanently adopted by their family! They play all day and snuggle all night with their new human sister and brother.
Little Bit's enjoying her "me" time now, but she continues to nurse Squishy and Little Guy (even though they're now 11 weeks old)! She's taken to snuggling in bed with Foster Mommy at night, purring up a storm. She also has started pushing against knees to be picked up again, and playing more. She loves playing with a shoelace when one or both of her boys are at the other end of it, and they all will play for about 30 minutes like this! Last night, she love-bit and groomed Foster Mommy's hand as she was going to sleep, and fell asleep purring with her mouth around Foster Mommy's thumb.
Squishy (picture last Wednesday) is growing into such a handsome boy! His nose is starting to grow longer, but still looks kind of persian-like. He's got more white around his ruff than we thought, which makes him look like he's wearing a grey-tipped collar, and is reminiscent of his Auntie Michelle's white fur spots.
Little Guy (pictured with Cloud last week with the bucket) has become quite the leader. He's definitely learning from watching his "auntie" Rori and "uncle" Skylar! He follows his foster parents everywhere, and won't let Foster Mommy get ready to go someplace (climbs up her jeans leg for attention, which behavior we're trying to stop).
Little Bit, Squishy, and Little Guy are still up for adoption. We hope to have some serious inquiries by the beginning of September.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Cloud's Adoption Day!
Cloud had a home visit yesterday morning, and everything went very well! I'll let him tell you about it, because at the moment he's the only kitten awake (and on my computer desk), while his brother Squishy sleeps on the desk next to him and his brother Little Guy sleeps in my lap.
Cloud writes:
I went to visit a nice lady called Becky yesterday! I was very, very scared when Foster Daddy and Foster Mommy took me out to the truck. I was stress-purring really hard, and shaking all over! I had been in the truck on a ride with them when I was 4 weeks old, but I barely remembered that. All I knew was I didn't understand what was going on, and I was outside!
We got to Becky's house very early, so that gave me time to calm down before we went in. I climbed all around on Foster Mommy's lap while she and Foster Daddy talked to me and petted me. Then, Foster Daddy picked me up and we all three went up to the door.
When we got inside, I climbed onto the top of the futon and hunkered down, getting my bearings in this strange place while Foster Mommy and Becky talked. After a while, I felt comfortable enough to let Becky sit by me and pet me. She wanted to pick me up right away, but I wasn't ready for that yet.
Foster Mommy put me down on the rug, because I was looking down but couldn't judge the distance properly. I'd never seen or felt a rug before! It took a few minutes to get used to it, but then I was off exploring underneath the futon and behind the electronics. Foster Mommy and Becky sat on the floor, while Foster Daddy stood watching me. Becky got a shoelace and everyone tried to get me to play with it. Nope, not interested in that; I wanted to explore more! I climbed back up the futon cushions, then jumped down again.
Finally, they got my attention with the shoelace by dragging it slowly around on the floor in front of me. I pounced after it, stalking it then swiping. I saw Foster Mommy's hand, and went running over to head-butt it for pets. Then I sniffed Becky's shoes. Circling her, I rubbed against her and meowed a little. She reached out her hand and I stretched my head up, wanting her to pet me, too! She did, then picked me up to give me kisses and cuddles. I wasn't expecting that, but let her. Then, I decided to climb onto her shoulder and then on her back. Luckily, Foster Mommy told her that's what I was going to do, so she leaned over and let me walk on her back to the floor. I circled around to have her pet me again.
Everyone was impressed that I wasn't at all scared of exploring this new place. I walked tall, with my head up, and didn't shy away from the new furniture, smells, or sounds! Becky got supplies yesterday afternoon, and called to say she was ready for me to come for my week trial period today! So, my foster parents will drop me off at my new home today, where I will live for a week and see how it goes!
Here are some pictures from after Cloud got back home. He loves this yellow bucket, burrowing into it like there's some kind of trap-door in the back that he can get out! That's Mama Little Bit's whiskers getting in the way of the first shot.
Foster Mommy is still writing Cloud's Catster page until he gets permanently adopted. It's here if you'd like to visit.
Cloud writes:
I went to visit a nice lady called Becky yesterday! I was very, very scared when Foster Daddy and Foster Mommy took me out to the truck. I was stress-purring really hard, and shaking all over! I had been in the truck on a ride with them when I was 4 weeks old, but I barely remembered that. All I knew was I didn't understand what was going on, and I was outside!
We got to Becky's house very early, so that gave me time to calm down before we went in. I climbed all around on Foster Mommy's lap while she and Foster Daddy talked to me and petted me. Then, Foster Daddy picked me up and we all three went up to the door.
When we got inside, I climbed onto the top of the futon and hunkered down, getting my bearings in this strange place while Foster Mommy and Becky talked. After a while, I felt comfortable enough to let Becky sit by me and pet me. She wanted to pick me up right away, but I wasn't ready for that yet.
Foster Mommy put me down on the rug, because I was looking down but couldn't judge the distance properly. I'd never seen or felt a rug before! It took a few minutes to get used to it, but then I was off exploring underneath the futon and behind the electronics. Foster Mommy and Becky sat on the floor, while Foster Daddy stood watching me. Becky got a shoelace and everyone tried to get me to play with it. Nope, not interested in that; I wanted to explore more! I climbed back up the futon cushions, then jumped down again.
Finally, they got my attention with the shoelace by dragging it slowly around on the floor in front of me. I pounced after it, stalking it then swiping. I saw Foster Mommy's hand, and went running over to head-butt it for pets. Then I sniffed Becky's shoes. Circling her, I rubbed against her and meowed a little. She reached out her hand and I stretched my head up, wanting her to pet me, too! She did, then picked me up to give me kisses and cuddles. I wasn't expecting that, but let her. Then, I decided to climb onto her shoulder and then on her back. Luckily, Foster Mommy told her that's what I was going to do, so she leaned over and let me walk on her back to the floor. I circled around to have her pet me again.
Everyone was impressed that I wasn't at all scared of exploring this new place. I walked tall, with my head up, and didn't shy away from the new furniture, smells, or sounds! Becky got supplies yesterday afternoon, and called to say she was ready for me to come for my week trial period today! So, my foster parents will drop me off at my new home today, where I will live for a week and see how it goes!
Here are some pictures from after Cloud got back home. He loves this yellow bucket, burrowing into it like there's some kind of trap-door in the back that he can get out! That's Mama Little Bit's whiskers getting in the way of the first shot.
Foster Mommy is still writing Cloud's Catster page until he gets permanently adopted. It's here if you'd like to visit.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Boo and Michelle have been adopted!
Boo and Michelle went on an extended home visit to their new home yesterday! Their new people have some questions (mostly because of having had a bad kitten experience before/feral kitten they didn't know was feral), so we're treating this like a trial period for now, but we think that once everyone settles in they'll love them so much that they'll decide to keep them. If not, then they'll come back to us.
From Boo:
Foster Mommy and Foster Daddy brought my sister and me to our new home this morning! We rode in the truck in a carrier bag, but didn't like it. We kept trying to get out, and Foster Mommy kept saying, "No." We got there early, so Foster Daddy and Foster Mommy let us out in the truck so that we could stretch and explore (and relax).
Our new people were out getting the last of the supplies they needed for us. When they came back, they parked next to the truck. When our new lady saw us, she knew exactly who we were and smiled!
Foster Mommy and Foster Daddy brought us inside and handed us to our new family. They liked us right away! They petted and held us for a while, then set us down so we could explore. We could smell that there had been another animal there, but couldn't tell exactly what it was. The people said it's something called a ferret. We've never met a ferret. We followed its scent trails all around the house. I went up the stairs and got lost, so I called out to the humans. The lady came and got me, carrying me back downstairs. She said I was in the teenage girl's room. All I knew was it was somewhere I didn't recognize.
Our new people are happy to have us here, but still getting used to us. That's fine, because we're still getting used to them! It will take a bit to settle in. Michelle already wanted to play-bite, during the visiting time, and both of us tried scratching the couch. We're kittens, so that's normal for us to try. We didn't get very far, though. These people know to snap their fingers to teach us what to not do, just like our foster parents did.
From Foster Mommy:
Their Catster pages are still being kept by us until this adoption's permanent. You can visit Boo here and Michelle here.
From Boo:
Foster Mommy and Foster Daddy brought my sister and me to our new home this morning! We rode in the truck in a carrier bag, but didn't like it. We kept trying to get out, and Foster Mommy kept saying, "No." We got there early, so Foster Daddy and Foster Mommy let us out in the truck so that we could stretch and explore (and relax).
Our new people were out getting the last of the supplies they needed for us. When they came back, they parked next to the truck. When our new lady saw us, she knew exactly who we were and smiled!
Foster Mommy and Foster Daddy brought us inside and handed us to our new family. They liked us right away! They petted and held us for a while, then set us down so we could explore. We could smell that there had been another animal there, but couldn't tell exactly what it was. The people said it's something called a ferret. We've never met a ferret. We followed its scent trails all around the house. I went up the stairs and got lost, so I called out to the humans. The lady came and got me, carrying me back downstairs. She said I was in the teenage girl's room. All I knew was it was somewhere I didn't recognize.
Our new people are happy to have us here, but still getting used to us. That's fine, because we're still getting used to them! It will take a bit to settle in. Michelle already wanted to play-bite, during the visiting time, and both of us tried scratching the couch. We're kittens, so that's normal for us to try. We didn't get very far, though. These people know to snap their fingers to teach us what to not do, just like our foster parents did.
From Foster Mommy:
Their Catster pages are still being kept by us until this adoption's permanent. You can visit Boo here and Michelle here.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Kai is Gotcha'd!
Our little Cousteau, now named Kai, is going to his new home in the morning (Friday morning) FOR GOOD! The mommy/foster mommy has been crying all day, because she's happy-sad, and the daddy/foster daddy is happy for him to be going to such a good home. :) We'll post pictures of him at this post on Friday afternoon (most cats' evening, probably just after 5:00 pm Pacific Time).
Kai's Catster page will stay the same: here. His new mommy promised us she'd keep it updated with pictures and the blog so everyone could see how he does in his new home and as he grows up! :)
On the coffee table, sound asleep wrapped in a throw
Kai's Catster page will stay the same: here. His new mommy promised us she'd keep it updated with pictures and the blog so everyone could see how he does in his new home and as he grows up! :)
UPDATE!!! Pictures are courtesy of his new mommy, with the caption:
"I think he's settling in well!"
"I think he's settling in well!"
On the coffee table, sound asleep wrapped in a throw
Happy Adoption Day, little Kai! WE LOVE YOU!!!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Former Foster Updates
Starla writes:
I'm still scaredy of all these cats! Skylar and I are friends, of course, but it's taking a little longer with the others. Carbon still thinks I want to play, so he comes rushing at me or swipes at me as I go by. Sometimes he even comes to sit under the couch with me when I'm hiding under there! So I growl and hiss a lot at him.
Tabby wants to check on me to make sure I'm doing ok after things happen, but that's when I just want to be left alone, so I growl, hiss, and swat at her. I know she doesn't mean to scare me, but she sits there and stares, wagging her tail. Mommy and Daddy have explained to me that it means she's trying to figure me out, but it's what the other cats did before they pounced when I used to live outside. It confuses me!
Rori and I have come to an understanding. Mommy was taking me into the bedroom with her when she slept on the nights when Daddy worked, so I didn't have to fend off everyone while she wasn't there to stop them. Rori scooted in one night, a couple weeks ago, and behaved herself after the initial hissing from both of us. So, we made it a nightly ritual, and Rori and I learned to trust each other more. She still does things that put me on edge, but only every few days instead of daily.
This house doesn't have a room to reserve for just me, so that's why it's taking me longer to integrate with the rest of the household. With the kittens my family fosters occasionally, it goes faster because the older cats are more protective of the new little ones. With my being around 2, my "cat behaviors" are set and I'm on edge around the others. I know they just want to be friends, though.
Mommy and Daddy are watching my progress closely, and are encouraged by the small steps: making peace with Rori, coming out from under the couch more and more, sleeping on the couch when Daddy works on his laptop, going to the food bowl by myself, walking (instead of running) especially from the litter box to the couch, purring more, acknowledging petting and turning my ears for rubbing, and playing with the "galaxy ball" that I've adopted and that now lives under the couch.
Yes, you read that last one right! I've adopted a rubber ball! Some of the toys have gathered under the couch from various playtimes, and one day my parents heard a brrrbllllrrrrrll sound. Looking around, they couldn't see anyone playing. Again it went, and the only one not accounted for was me. Then they heard toenails on the floor and the ball sound again. Looking under the couch, they saw a white flash from one side of the area to the other! Then the ball sound again, and the flash. "Starla, are you PLAYING under there?!" In answer, the ball came shooting out into the living room, followed by a quick paw to bring it back to the safe zone. Again, the ball escaped, and Mommy kicked it back under the couch. The third time it escaped, and Mommy kicked it back. When it rolled partway, I hooked my paw around to catch it again. "You ARE playing!" They laughed for a few minutes, so hard that tears were coming to both Mommy and Daddy's eyes!
Smokey update:
Smokey is doing well in her new home. She now sleeps with her 1-year-old brother in the crib when he's sleeping, and runs around the house after him. She has a scratching post and a feather wand that she absolutely adores, but her favorite toys are still her new mom and dad. She hates when her human brother chases her with his flashing, realistic-sounding fire truck, and is scared stiff of the guinea pig! When Truffles the guinea pig is out being petted, Smokey takes one look and dashes under the bed. If it's in its cage, she'll look at it, but if it makes any sudden moves she shoots away.
She is getting a new older cat sibling. Mia is an absolutely gorgeous calico who has been coming to their porch to be fed. Mia's estimated age is somewhere between 6 and 8 years old, and she's had a hard life (teeth missing), but is sooo loving. Right now, they are getting Mia tested for felv/fiv and clearing up her eye cold, but then she will come inside if all checks out.
I'm still scaredy of all these cats! Skylar and I are friends, of course, but it's taking a little longer with the others. Carbon still thinks I want to play, so he comes rushing at me or swipes at me as I go by. Sometimes he even comes to sit under the couch with me when I'm hiding under there! So I growl and hiss a lot at him.
Tabby wants to check on me to make sure I'm doing ok after things happen, but that's when I just want to be left alone, so I growl, hiss, and swat at her. I know she doesn't mean to scare me, but she sits there and stares, wagging her tail. Mommy and Daddy have explained to me that it means she's trying to figure me out, but it's what the other cats did before they pounced when I used to live outside. It confuses me!
Rori and I have come to an understanding. Mommy was taking me into the bedroom with her when she slept on the nights when Daddy worked, so I didn't have to fend off everyone while she wasn't there to stop them. Rori scooted in one night, a couple weeks ago, and behaved herself after the initial hissing from both of us. So, we made it a nightly ritual, and Rori and I learned to trust each other more. She still does things that put me on edge, but only every few days instead of daily.
This house doesn't have a room to reserve for just me, so that's why it's taking me longer to integrate with the rest of the household. With the kittens my family fosters occasionally, it goes faster because the older cats are more protective of the new little ones. With my being around 2, my "cat behaviors" are set and I'm on edge around the others. I know they just want to be friends, though.
Mommy and Daddy are watching my progress closely, and are encouraged by the small steps: making peace with Rori, coming out from under the couch more and more, sleeping on the couch when Daddy works on his laptop, going to the food bowl by myself, walking (instead of running) especially from the litter box to the couch, purring more, acknowledging petting and turning my ears for rubbing, and playing with the "galaxy ball" that I've adopted and that now lives under the couch.
Yes, you read that last one right! I've adopted a rubber ball! Some of the toys have gathered under the couch from various playtimes, and one day my parents heard a brrrbllllrrrrrll sound. Looking around, they couldn't see anyone playing. Again it went, and the only one not accounted for was me. Then they heard toenails on the floor and the ball sound again. Looking under the couch, they saw a white flash from one side of the area to the other! Then the ball sound again, and the flash. "Starla, are you PLAYING under there?!" In answer, the ball came shooting out into the living room, followed by a quick paw to bring it back to the safe zone. Again, the ball escaped, and Mommy kicked it back under the couch. The third time it escaped, and Mommy kicked it back. When it rolled partway, I hooked my paw around to catch it again. "You ARE playing!" They laughed for a few minutes, so hard that tears were coming to both Mommy and Daddy's eyes!
Smokey update:
Smokey is doing well in her new home. She now sleeps with her 1-year-old brother in the crib when he's sleeping, and runs around the house after him. She has a scratching post and a feather wand that she absolutely adores, but her favorite toys are still her new mom and dad. She hates when her human brother chases her with his flashing, realistic-sounding fire truck, and is scared stiff of the guinea pig! When Truffles the guinea pig is out being petted, Smokey takes one look and dashes under the bed. If it's in its cage, she'll look at it, but if it makes any sudden moves she shoots away.
She is getting a new older cat sibling. Mia is an absolutely gorgeous calico who has been coming to their porch to be fed. Mia's estimated age is somewhere between 6 and 8 years old, and she's had a hard life (teeth missing), but is sooo loving. Right now, they are getting Mia tested for felv/fiv and clearing up her eye cold, but then she will come inside if all checks out.
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