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Hi, I am fostering to adopt a cat from the shelter. She had kittens when they had her and once they were ready to adopt, they separated them from her. They figure she is around 2-3 years old. She's a snowshoe/siamese.
I've had her for 5 weeks. I've tried everything to help her gain confidence from hiding, but she still runs and hides when she knows I'm home or moving about in the house. She has her own space (a larger bedroom) with all her needs met. Toys, litter and food. Scratch post and scratch box. A soft spot to sleep and a window ledge that is a foot wide for her to look out of. She hides under the futon at the moment, which I've slowly reduced the space under it with pillows to bring her closer to the front. She will eat treats and food out of my hand and lick my fingers. She will swat at the wand with the feathers I have that I play with, with her.
She will also let me touch her head and pet her a little. She's never been a nasty kitty as such.
I've kept her food the same and introduced a soft food she likes for the moisture in her diet.
I've kept her litter super clean and her space tidy. I've even kept to a routine so she will understand I'm not the enemy.
I sit in the room and watch my ipad or play on my phone just to be in 'her' space.
I guess what I'm wanting help with is how long do I do this for? I've never had a cat and have tried my very best to help her, however; at this point, having a cat that hides from me isn't a great companion (please don't be judgmental of this comment).
Any tips or tricks or advice would be most appreciated. I'm lost and just hope she comes out.
At this point I'm wondering if it's the bright lights of the room that freak her out. I might have to get a lamp that is more subtle.
Help!
I've had her for 5 weeks. I've tried everything to help her gain confidence from hiding, but she still runs and hides when she knows I'm home or moving about in the house. She has her own space (a larger bedroom) with all her needs met. Toys, litter and food. Scratch post and scratch box. A soft spot to sleep and a window ledge that is a foot wide for her to look out of. She hides under the futon at the moment, which I've slowly reduced the space under it with pillows to bring her closer to the front. She will eat treats and food out of my hand and lick my fingers. She will swat at the wand with the feathers I have that I play with, with her.
She will also let me touch her head and pet her a little. She's never been a nasty kitty as such.
I've kept her food the same and introduced a soft food she likes for the moisture in her diet.
I've kept her litter super clean and her space tidy. I've even kept to a routine so she will understand I'm not the enemy.
I sit in the room and watch my ipad or play on my phone just to be in 'her' space.
I guess what I'm wanting help with is how long do I do this for? I've never had a cat and have tried my very best to help her, however; at this point, having a cat that hides from me isn't a great companion (please don't be judgmental of this comment).
Any tips or tricks or advice would be most appreciated. I'm lost and just hope she comes out.
At this point I'm wondering if it's the bright lights of the room that freak her out. I might have to get a lamp that is more subtle.
Help!