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I could finally look at the pictures now. Busy day here. :/I live next door to my sister and she has a pet cat as well. Brownie and Cookies cousin, lol. I think we will leave the door open to see if they have any interest in peeking out into the rest of the apartment. Worst case, they hide and we cant find them but they'll eventually return to their safe room (the bedroom). Should I start to place their bowls right outside the door into the hallway?
So I'll keep feeding the same, hopefully Cookie will slow down a bit. Tonight I will start hanging out in the bedroom while they are fed to see if they will come out and eat in the open with us in the room. They come out to eat as soon as I close the door when I leave. So they are used to their routine I think and anticipate dinner time. They really don't like to be seen by us and I hope by desensitizing them by being in the room while they eat will ease them into it. If you guys have any other advice for getting them more comfortable being out in the open that'd be great. I'm trying to find some cave like beds for them to try it out and see if they like the comfort of them and hopefully get them out from under the bed and dresser. I'm not sure what else I can get them as they dont show any particular interests in anything quite yet. I dont think they've ever had a bed before so this will be new to them as well. They only had a cat tree and some boxes at their home. Some blankets in high places. I guess only time will tell how they adjust and what they learn to like.
OH MY GOODNESS!!! Are they GORGEOUS OR WHAT!?!?!?!?!?
I can see how you fell in love with them from the beginning!!!
"I live next door to my sister and she has a pet cat as well." - Ok, watch to see how they do around any common walls. If there is any unease feed treats around there and put things with their scent on around there so they can feel like they "own" that territory.
"I think we will leave the door open to see if they have any interest in peeking out into the rest of the apartment. Worst case, they hide and we cant find them but they'll eventually return to their safe room (the bedroom)." - I think that is a good idea. I think they will be fine. It is safe. They may smell another animal but they will figure out they are safe.
"Should I start to place their bowls right outside the door into the hallway?" - For now I would feed them in the same spot they are always fed. You can use treats though in the "new" territory. Also, you can get an old shirt and get them to put their scent on it then put that outside of the door.
"So I'll keep feeding the same" - Yes, agreed.
"hopefully Cookie will slow down a bit." - Yes and a slow feeder could also help.
"Tonight I will start hanging out in the bedroom while they are fed to see if they will come out and eat in the open with us in the room. They come out to eat as soon as I close the door when I leave. So they are used to their routine I think and anticipate dinner time." - Good idea. Just sit on the floor, don't look at them. If they just will not then leave and try again another day. They are going to be fine. Just when not if.
"They really don't like to be seen by us and I hope by desensitizing them by being in the room while they eat will ease them into it." - That is normal. Just be yourself, don;t stare at them, etc. Talk lovingly to them. They will be fine.
"If you guys have any other advice for getting them more comfortable being out in the open that'd be great." - Just be yourself. Talk lovingly to them, give good food, be calm and confident. Act normal.They will adjust and be fine in time.
"I'm trying to find some cave like beds for them to try it out and see if they like the comfort of them and hopefully get them out from under the bed and dresser." - Perfect. That could help. They will come out, don;t worry. They are already and in time they will with the family.
"I guess only time will tell how they adjust and what they learn to like." - They are doing great. They seem happy. They look gorgeous and happy. We'll get there, I am not at all worried. They are going to be just fine. You can see it in their eyes.
GREAT JOB!!!