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I Got My Feral In The House Today!
- Thread starter walli
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Your patience is astounding. You are one of those people who really GET that having a cat isn't always about snuggles and cuddle, but about being with that cat on its own terms. I'm so happy that you are here, with us!
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- #543
We're thankful for people like you, who go the extra mile or twenty for a cat in need!
I agree! You’ve really come a long way! Each time I check back you are further along. Never forget those first days. It makes you realize how much progress you’ve made. Huge! I remember!
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- #546
small update, I put the camera up this past weekend, and the door is open a tiny crack (the one that has the baby gates behind it) Like a 1/2" crack.
Going to leave it like this for a few days, all the commotion of putting the camera up needs to settle
(that's my Walli)
Joey already knows the door is open a crack and visits the door quite often,
don't think he is seeing her at all, but I know he hears her, he may see her if she goes to the litter box (with 1 eye at the crack)
This is so painfully slow! but I know from past mistakes, this is how it needs to be done.
I'm thinking of waiting for the weekend to open it more so I can see what's going on while it's happening.
We had our granddaughters here last weekend is why I waited, I didn't want to start something and then have the commotion of young girls going on.
They loved Joey and he was very well behaved! He loved playing with the youngest one so much! He would wait by their bedroom door in the morning, waiting for them to get up.
I was very cautious tho!
Going to leave it like this for a few days, all the commotion of putting the camera up needs to settle
(that's my Walli)Joey already knows the door is open a crack and visits the door quite often,
don't think he is seeing her at all, but I know he hears her, he may see her if she goes to the litter box (with 1 eye at the crack)
This is so painfully slow! but I know from past mistakes, this is how it needs to be done.
I'm thinking of waiting for the weekend to open it more so I can see what's going on while it's happening.
We had our granddaughters here last weekend is why I waited, I didn't want to start something and then have the commotion of young girls going on.
They loved Joey and he was very well behaved! He loved playing with the youngest one so much! He would wait by their bedroom door in the morning, waiting for them to get up.
I was very cautious tho!
That all sounds great. I especially love the part of Joey waiting by the door for the Granddaughters! Good luck with dear Walli.
I only wish ALL of our members were this patient!
This is the right way and attitude. Do not spoil and waste all your time spent by rushing through it.
You're doing great! Keep it up!
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- #552
The door between them is open at 5 inches now!!
I have opened the other door to her room a lot more but it has a screen
and Joey can't see her, I am going to open her other door so she can access the rest of the house this weekend, Joey will be behind the other baby gates.
Going slow, and Walli is doing ok, but I know the slowness helps her.
I've been wondering lately if my worrying is causing me to be too slow.
But also wondering if I'm just doing the right thing.
Going to harness Train Joey to prepare, I'm afraid of that step and prolly will need assistance/info on that one. I really want to get him on the harness when he meets her again without me being there if that is possible, I think she may be more afraid of me then Joey.
I hope she comes out of her room this weekend!!!
Thanks for inquiring about us!!
I have opened the other door to her room a lot more but it has a screen
and Joey can't see her, I am going to open her other door so she can access the rest of the house this weekend, Joey will be behind the other baby gates.
Going slow, and Walli is doing ok, but I know the slowness helps her.
I've been wondering lately if my worrying is causing me to be too slow.
But also wondering if I'm just doing the right thing.
Going to harness Train Joey to prepare, I'm afraid of that step and prolly will need assistance/info on that one. I really want to get him on the harness when he meets her again without me being there if that is possible, I think she may be more afraid of me then Joey.
I hope she comes out of her room this weekend!!!
Thanks for inquiring about us!!
You know Walli best, so continue to go at her speed. And hopefully some day soon she'll discover the rest of the house, and eventually you'll have 2 precious felines under foot all the time.
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- #555
When dealing with a feral, you're better off going WAY slow than a tiny bit too fast. Trust your instincts. They've been right on the money thus far!
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Thanks! yeah I think I have some peace about the slowness
don't want it tho!! I hope she comes out of her room this weekend
if not it's a start, and she will eventually come out!
going to open the door when we go to bed and Joey will be behind the gates on the other part of the house.
so she can come out and explore by herself.
don't want it tho!! I hope she comes out of her room this weekend
if not it's a start, and she will eventually come out!
going to open the door when we go to bed and Joey will be behind the gates on the other part of the house.
so she can come out and explore by herself.
I so hope she does! Let us know!
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- #560
I don't think she came out, Haven't checked the camera yet tho.
She was out in her catio this morning, in a spot she usually isn't in the morning.
I know for a fact her and Joey are seeing each other tho, I'm pretty happy about that! I think I jumped the gun opening he door to the rest of the house.
She is seeming a bit more relaxed while we are home, she is on her bed pretty relaxed when we are just minding our own business, been raining here lately
so I'm going to wait on opening up the rest of the house to her
She was out in her catio this morning, in a spot she usually isn't in the morning.
I know for a fact her and Joey are seeing each other tho, I'm pretty happy about that! I think I jumped the gun opening he door to the rest of the house.
She is seeming a bit more relaxed while we are home, she is on her bed pretty relaxed when we are just minding our own business, been raining here lately
so I'm going to wait on opening up the rest of the house to her
