THAT'S AWESOME that she came into ur apt!!! I have tried several times with Callie and she still refuses to come in even when it's raining.
U gotta tell us more details- what did she do when she came in? Did she mostly sniff around or play with u more or what? How long did she stay in? Did she act jumpy?
lol! Well.. I shouldnt even start to let her in because I've stated before, there is no way I can actually "keep" a third cat here inside
My landlord would kick me out if she even knew I was feeding her
Anyway.. I was crouched by the sliding door with the door open. As you can see from the first pics. I just shook the feather around a bit and led it into the house. At first she took one step in, bat the feather, then step out. Then two steps, bat the feather, then step out
Finally she just chased it inside a few feet.. played for like 5 seconds, then out again. lol. She then was getting more comfortable and as I led the feather in she walked all the way in and started to sniff the cardboard box, and then the scratching tree. She would play for a few seconds then out again. She is very cautious, smart little girl, but it just excites me so much every time something new like this happens
My god she was so close to me I just wanted to reach out and pet her but I didnt. *sigh* She did sniff my hand again, didnt back away as much as the last time she sniffed my hand, but like I said, she is still cautious.
Zoey and Saki were not in the room. When Prego is at the window, Saki tries to play with her
She also looks like she tries to play back. Zoey is not as receptive but is getting used to seeing her at the window and now just sits there and watches her.
She used to come everyday. So I was getting worried about her until my neighbor told me that she saw her this morning at the feral feeder we put next door.
There is no telling why sicy. Something could have frightened her away, she might have smelled another cat that passed through. As long as you know she is getting fed and cared for, that is all you can ask. She may just sense a change in the weather coming and has found a place that is secure but close to the food source and she is getting ready to hunker down for the winter.
When the weather turns really cold, I always add warm chicken broth to the dry food. It helps the cats to stay warm and over time, will build up a fatty layer to protect them from severe cold.
Thanks for the tip hissy. It is getting pretty cold here. Tonite she came to the patio but didnt care much for the dry food I put out. I was like well hmmffphh. lol. It was just nice to see her stop by the patio
Wow Sicy - I've followed Prego's whole story- what a STUNNING tortie snowshoe! You have definitely got a new addition on your hands - she trusts you and soon she will luuuurve you and if she's got that much siamese in her she'll be a real cuddlebumpkin!
My Mom and I tamed a stray who also started contact by playing with pompoms. We used to leave "trails " of cat crunchies that got closer and closer to us while we sat quietly reading. Eventually the trail would end up on my hand which was ever-so-casually resting palm up on the floor. it was not long after that she accepted food proffered on my hand and then stroking while feeding.
We found her a loving home and she now sleeps IN her owners' bed at night she is such a snuggler. The whole process took about a year and a half so you are REALLY winning!
And I tried to give her a treat.. and I tried to touch her back and as soon as I touched her she jumped off the chair *sigh* I touched her though!!! lol.
It's all progress, Sicy -- a teeny touch today, a longer one tomorrow -- she'll relax in her own time, and that seems to be getting nearer. Congratulations on good work. She's lovely.