Topic: Introducing new very timid cat!! (Read 36932 times)

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #194 on:** October 11, 2012, 18:36:36 PM »

OMG that's fantastic .... i think it's safe to say he has well and truly settled in. I still can't get over the huge tufts on his ears (are you sure he's not part Lynx lol).

caledonia · « **Reply #193 on:** October 11, 2012, 14:24:55 PM »

Oh thank you - he is just lovely :-)

emmmy_lou · « **Reply #192 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:54:58 AM »

He is beautiful!

I have never had to do any introductions, but judging from what I have read on here it has gone a lot quicker for you than most! So glad they are getting on, and grooming!!!! WOW!

caledonia · « **Reply #191 on:** October 10, 2012, 23:31:34 PM »

Thank you everyone!

Yes my lovely best friend said to me today - ah see I know your cat mummy magic would work! And it did bless :-)

I text his old mummy tonight with new pics and she said she was very happy to know she had made the right decision :-)

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #190 on:** October 10, 2012, 23:18:49 PM »

What an absolute hunk

Would you even have believed half of that was possible three weeks ago - absolutely fantastic and testament to your care and patience

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #189 on:** October 10, 2012, 07:43:10 AM »

I just love those photos - he's such a big softie, and to hear he was grooming Nina is just perfect. A testimony to your patience and care. Well done you! He's a real hunny-bun.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #188 on:** October 10, 2012, 00:52:11 AM »

Just wonderful and am so pleased it has worked out for you all

3 weeks is absolutely nothing and Misa grooms Sasa, she sticks her head under his nose lol

caledonia · « **Reply #187 on:** October 09, 2012, 22:56:24 PM »

Well well well just had to give one last update! Not only have I now got a boy who follows me everywhere now, sits on my lap and needs to know what I'm up to all the time.... But but but tonight I thought he was biting nina when he walked up to her then I realised he was GROOMING her!!!

I'm stunned - it might have taken over three weeks but actually when I think of him then and now im sure it's a different cat!!!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #186 on:** October 05, 2012, 01:09:20 AM »

caledonia · « **Reply #185 on:** October 04, 2012, 22:30:04 PM »

Quote from: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on October 04, 2012, 22:14:17 PM

OMG look at those tufty ears ... (hope you don't mind I've lightened the pic so we can all see him )

Not at all - that's brilliant of you - thanks very much :-)

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #184 on:** October 04, 2012, 22:14:17 PM »

OMG look at those tufty ears ... (hope you don't mind I've lightened the pic so we can all see him

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caledonia · « **Reply #183 on:** October 04, 2012, 19:08:26 PM »

It's amazing! I can't believe it to be honest.

Slightly concerned him and Nina seem to be running at each others all hours of the day. No hissing and it doesn't seem aggressive but she swipes sometimes and I worry they are challenging each other! Early days I know :-)

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #182 on:** October 04, 2012, 19:06:14 PM »

Now I believe you

Would you have believed it yourself two weeks ago?

Must be a wonderful feeling to start earning his trust

caledonia · « **Reply #181 on:** October 04, 2012, 18:58:15 PM »

Ok it's a very dark photo.... But does this count Tiggy's Mum? :-)

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #180 on:** October 04, 2012, 17:16:08 PM »

Quote from: caledonia on October 04, 2012, 00:16:24 AM

Newsflash but he actually just came up on the couch with me just now!!!

I'm anazed!

What a breakthrough

P.S Thread not valid without photos

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #179 on:** October 04, 2012, 10:37:50 AM »

Quote from: caledonia on October 04, 2012, 00:16:24 AM

Quote from: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on October 03, 2012, 22:23:47 PM
OMG he really is making progress isn't he. I bet by Xmas he'll be sitting on or near you on the sofa

I'm so pleased for you

Newsflash but he actually just came up on the couch with me just now!!!

I'm anazed!

Wooooo Hooo that's fantastic

caledonia · « **Reply #178 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:49:50 AM »

I know it's amazing!!

He also isn't as dumb as I thought... Last night I'm lying in bed, they two are running about and next thing he stands on his hind legs against the bedroom door and closes it on Nina then ran under the bed! I was hysterical with laughter at that effort!

He is always out for meal times now which is great. Still under the bed a lot too and can't deal with me walking about but it will come in time. He is more and more settled everyday and getting him was the best idea :-)

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #177 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:21:45 AM »

This is just lovely. Bless him - he's gone from hiding under the bed, to romping with Nina and clambering up on the sofa to be with you in a very short space of time for a cat with such issues

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #176 on:** October 04, 2012, 00:31:06 AM »

caledonia · « **Reply #175 on:** October 04, 2012, 00:16:24 AM »

Quote from: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on October 03, 2012, 22:23:47 PM

OMG he really is making progress isn't he. I bet by Xmas he'll be sitting on or near you on the sofa

I'm so pleased for you

Newsflash but he actually just came up on the couch with me just now!!!

I'm anazed!

caledonia · « **Reply #174 on:** October 03, 2012, 23:16:17 PM »

Thank you everyone! Him and Nina are currently charging about the house. He seems to be getting less and less jumpy which is great :-)

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #173 on:** October 03, 2012, 22:23:47 PM »

OMG he really is making progress isn't he. I bet by Xmas he'll be sitting on or near you on the sofa

I'm so pleased for you

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #172 on:** October 03, 2012, 15:18:13 PM »

He is gradually coming out of his shell and think you are gonna have a major snuggler

His life at the other place must have been very bad for him and suspect he got walked on and all those running feet were a nightmare.

lollycat · « **Reply #171 on:** October 03, 2012, 13:04:51 PM »

beautiful boy

caledonia · « **Reply #170 on:** October 03, 2012, 09:09:00 AM »

He sure is - a little everyday and this morning a huge breakthrough :-)

However he is still scared if I'm walking about... But lolling about on the bed with me is a huge deal :-)

lollycat · « **Reply #169 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:45:53 AM »

So Mr Rio is slowly but surely feeling more at home! Well done for being so patient. I hope things continue to go the right way for you all. x

caledonia · « **Reply #168 on:** October 01, 2012, 08:32:47 AM »

Quote from: sheilarose on October 01, 2012, 00:02:45 AM

Boyfs have big clumsy feet and wear even bigger shoes. Dems scarey standin ups. Not scarey lyin downs.

Chubs

(waddaya mean rong sexshun?)

Lol :-)

Boyf been away 2 hrs on early train to Glasgow .... Rio is out and about and had first lolling about on his back on the carpet flashing his belly!! I even got another stroke without the cover of being under the bed! Boyfriends brief visit seems all forgotten about :-) :-) :-)

sheilarose · « **Reply #167 on:** October 01, 2012, 00:02:45 AM »

Boyfs have big clumsy feet and wear even bigger shoes. Dems scarey standin ups. Not scarey lyin downs.

Chubs

(waddaya mean rong sexshun?)

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #166 on:** September 30, 2012, 23:05:27 PM »

Great

caledonia · « **Reply #165 on:** September 30, 2012, 21:26:52 PM »

Oh pleased to hear munchkin really came out of his shell.... Fabulous!

Rio is def not regressed as bad as I initially thought, has has a wee wander tonight and allowed me to stroke his head for first time out of under the bed!! Pheww!

Boyf even got a tummy rub under the bed... So Rio isn't as scared of new people as initially thought :-)

Yay!

Hope you've all had a lovely weekend :-)

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #164 on:** September 30, 2012, 14:46:54 PM »

I wouldn't be too disheartened, going on how he was when he first arrived I think it's only to be expected that he would hide from a 'stranger' - he doesn't know that your OH is his new 'Dad to be' or 'Uncle'!

Quote from: caledonia on September 30, 2012, 13:39:58 PM

He is just so scared of the unknown and was literally shaking and trembling when he could hear a noise coming from the hall until he saw what it was.

Poor little lamb

Skiddaw · « **Reply #163 on:** September 30, 2012, 14:15:30 PM »

It's good that he's allowing your BF to stroke him. I think he's making excellent progress and I bet he'll be back to where he was in a day or two

He's already come a long way and I'm sure he'll get braver as time passes. It's amazing how they can come on. For a long time after he joined us, our Munchkin used to hide under the chair when our weekly Tesco delivery came (and wouldn't come out until everything had been put away and all the nasty, crackly, bags had gone into the cupboard) but these days he runs to the door as soon as the bell rings to see what's going on (and in the hope that the Tesco man will make a fuss of him). He also 'supervises' the unpacking of the shopping (i.e: climbs in the bags, bats things around, lies on the kitchen surfaces in order to block the cupboards, etc). I would never have thought it possible a couple of years ago.

caledonia · « **Reply #162 on:** September 30, 2012, 13:39:58 PM »

Oh dear! He has been slightly better this morning, he still allows strokes under the bed and allows boyf to strike him.

He actually also climbed out from behind the video player for a second time practically out onto me. He is just so scared of the unknown and was literally shaking and trembling when he could hear a noise coming from the hall until he saw what it was.

Boyf away tomorrow so fingers crossed tomorrow night we have a bit normality return :-)

Thanks again for all your continued advice xxx

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #161 on:** September 30, 2012, 12:50:42 PM »

Definately a reaction to a new person and could set you back miles, hopefully once the visitor has left he will gradually regain his confidence.

Some cats are permantly like this, my big Misa being one case.

He will run and hide if anyone comes into the house or the doorbell rings but as soon as they have left and he is sure he is back out of hiding again, he especially hates men because of the abuse he received when young.

Sasa just hides!

sheilarose · « **Reply #160 on:** September 30, 2012, 10:11:03 AM »

Aw, poor wee man is just a bundle of nerves isn't he? I'm sure once he's settled properly with you and Nina he'll be braver next time your bf pops in.

When I moved in here Pursley hated me for weeks. Don't worry, they all cave in the end.

caledonia · « **Reply #159 on:** September 30, 2012, 09:33:12 AM »

Oh dear people we have had a bit of regression from Rio.

My boyf has came from London for the weekend. He is cat daft too but I expected there to be some reaction from Rio but hoped it wouldn't be too severe.

Well he hasnt came out from under the bed. Will sometimes come over for a stroke under the bed but I'm back to having to feed him under the bed!

Worse of all I got up this morning and whilst I'm used to him hiding behind the couch if I'm walking about he has got himself behind the TV unit - he could t climb back up so I had to move furniture to get him out.

I know it's a reaction to a new person being here but I just hope all the good work isn't undone permanently :-(

emmmy_lou · « **Reply #158 on:** September 28, 2012, 11:58:49 AM »

I have been following this but had nothing of value to add!

I just wanted to say

he is gorgeous! I would have changed his name too!

Glad he starting to become part of your family x

lollycat · « **Reply #157 on:** September 28, 2012, 09:45:26 AM »

So glad he's out and gaining confidence, it warms your heart doesn't it?
Nina sounds like a laugh! Glad he wants to be her mate x

caledonia · « **Reply #156 on:** September 28, 2012, 08:42:40 AM »

Is it wrong im laughing because I've twice saw Nina punch Rio in the nose if he gets too close! She isn't overly aggressive but last night she was in the big cardboard box and he went over for a sniff and out of nowhere this paw shot out the box and bobbed him on the nose and he ran for cover.

This morning I gave her a treat whilst he was wolfing down food, she ate it, he came over for a sniff... He got too close and bop in the nose again.

He is certainly wanting to be friends more than her and I can see she isn't comfortable eating whilst he is there which is fair enough, but if I feed them in separate rooms she follows to see what's going on. It could also be the wet food I have just now isn't her fav... I picked up the wrong one by mistake. She is eating biscuits and treats so I'll nip to shops later and get her fav and see if she will eat somewhere lol! I don't particularly fancy feeding them in closed separate rooms forever but if I have to I have to! :-/

caledonia · « **Reply #155 on:** September 28, 2012, 08:28:33 AM »

Oh strange I wasn't logged in neither, it's the mobile page though!

It's under cat toys (obviously lol) then under interactive cat toys... Only about 26 of them so you should see it. The huge sum of 3.99 ... Hee Hee Hee

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