I had started another thread under kitten care about Rogue before. She has a boat load of health problems. However, I wanted to start a thread on this forum because it is about trying to get her comfortable with her new home.
I keep her in a large crate currently because she is anemic and sick. It makes sure she has a quiet place to recover and has all the comforts she needs; bed, litter box, etc.
I don't really like the crate though because while it makes her feel safe, it corners her too and so she lays flat and hisses at me when I reach in to scoop her out for feedings, meds and cleaning her crate.
I want to make her feel more comfortable around people, but I have no idea where to start. When I do have her out, she buries her face in my hand or crook of my arm. Granted, she has had at least threes trips to the vet and two baths (trying to get rid of fleas) already. Is it better to leave her in the crate for a while? I feel bad for freaking her out every time I come near her crate. At least she has stopped trying to scratch me.
I keep her in a large crate currently because she is anemic and sick. It makes sure she has a quiet place to recover and has all the comforts she needs; bed, litter box, etc.
I don't really like the crate though because while it makes her feel safe, it corners her too and so she lays flat and hisses at me when I reach in to scoop her out for feedings, meds and cleaning her crate.
I want to make her feel more comfortable around people, but I have no idea where to start. When I do have her out, she buries her face in my hand or crook of my arm. Granted, she has had at least threes trips to the vet and two baths (trying to get rid of fleas) already. Is it better to leave her in the crate for a while? I feel bad for freaking her out every time I come near her crate. At least she has stopped trying to scratch me.