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Unbelievably, it has already been a week since I "captured" Lucky and Ruby, took them to the vet, and brought them inside. They are doing well using the litter box (after just one accident) and have good appetites. They don't seem to be interested in escaping and they are very quiet. I visit with them multiple times a day to bring them meals and spend a few minutes, then visit right after work and right before bedtime, spending about an hour each time talking to them and petting Lucky -- he loves it! Sometimes I take a nap in the room!
They both know when I'm bringing food and hover around. Ruby rubs against my legs and lets me pet her when she gets treats, not always with food. She acts pretty much the same as she did outside. Lucky is very sociable and hangs out in the middle of the room, but Ruby usually goes into the box or a condo hole after eating. I would say Ruby is staying out a tiny bit longer, but not long. So far, they are not interested in toys, although Ruby did reach out a paw a few times for the laser. She also used the scratching post a few times. They stay on the ground, no interest in climbing the cat tree to look out the window, which surprises me.
Is there anything else I should be doing to socialize Ruby? I know she sees Lucky getting tons of petting, but she doesn't come out. She purrs and doesn't really seem scared, just a little skeptical maybe! Maybe depressed?? I don't know if just being in the room, talking to her, petting her as much as she will allow is how this works! Am I being impatient? What else should I try? Thanks for any ideas!
They both know when I'm bringing food and hover around. Ruby rubs against my legs and lets me pet her when she gets treats, not always with food. She acts pretty much the same as she did outside. Lucky is very sociable and hangs out in the middle of the room, but Ruby usually goes into the box or a condo hole after eating. I would say Ruby is staying out a tiny bit longer, but not long. So far, they are not interested in toys, although Ruby did reach out a paw a few times for the laser. She also used the scratching post a few times. They stay on the ground, no interest in climbing the cat tree to look out the window, which surprises me.
Is there anything else I should be doing to socialize Ruby? I know she sees Lucky getting tons of petting, but she doesn't come out. She purrs and doesn't really seem scared, just a little skeptical maybe! Maybe depressed?? I don't know if just being in the room, talking to her, petting her as much as she will allow is how this works! Am I being impatient? What else should I try? Thanks for any ideas!
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