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She's nicest with my daughter... she actually allows my daughter to pet her paw and a little bit of her backside... but she still hisses at them every time they get close. I think she hates me the most because I was the one who caught her, took her to the vet, and also transported her (it was violent) from the patio to the bathroom. She was clawing and biting... man, it was crazy. So I'm making myself the martyr if you will. The vets (who were all female), did ask if I had caught a neighbor's pet. They said she was incredibly clean (ears, etc.)... but said she wasn't chipped, and had no indication of ever wearing a collar. We check for "lost cat" reports in the area, but noting. I did question if perhaps the cat might have been abused. I see no physical indication of it... but she's only a year old apparently, so I just don't know.This cat honestly doesn't sound feral. She's too comfortable with the rest of your family members, including your the little black cat to really be a total feral. May be a stray that has been on her own for some time, they can act pretty feral, especially when first caught. And, if she was neglected/abused, it could be from a male human, and that is why she reacts negatively to you. Could be the same for the vet/vet techs if they were male, although being at vet's office could be totally foreign to her as well, causing a bad reaction.
The trashing of the bathroom could be because of the confined quarters and so not enough room, she may be bored and bored cats can be destructive. If you have another room that you can 'cat-proof', I would give her some extra space. I previously provided links to some TCS articles about helping a new cat adapt to your home, and one on cat introductions - and I encourage you to read them - but in the meantime, perhaps these would help you prepare a place for her where she can have a bit more room. She likely needs some perches to climb and a window to look out as part of her new safe zone room.
13 Practical Ways to Kitten-Proof Your Home - TheCatSite
Cats And Hidden Dangers In The Home [How to Ensure Safety Indoors] - TheCatSite
I did read the links, and I appreciate it immensely... I'm still trying to decide if I want to make her an outdoor cat or an indoor pet... and whether or not I want to subject the downstairs guest bedroom (couch and arcade machines) to this cat.
I do for our little black cat, but I definitely don't have one for the cat in the bathroom... I will for sure get one today or tomorrow and put it in there for her.Do you have multiple cardboard scratchers? That might help. As for furniture there are many fabrics you can get that attach to the sides of sofas, etc so they aren’t actually scratching the furniture. This is a wonderful story, I think you’re making great progress! Thanks for the updates!