Honestly asking for advice.
I took up a cat three weeks ago from a friend who had to let go of her because she was being bullied by two other cats.
The cat is very very easily frightened. She is now living on top of a shelf in the storage room. A place that she chose.
She would not let me get anywhere close to her except last night when I offered snack.
Occasionally she would "meow" me to notify that she had peed.
Will she eventually come around? Anything I should do?
@sculd try playing with wand toys, from a distance. That gives her a chance to associate good things with you and yet, you aren't forcing yourself on her.
Keep a routine going. Feed her at the same time every day, play at the same time, etc. Routines make cats feel safe.
Stay around her during feeding time. Let her associate you with good things.
Put a pillow or blanket with your scent on the shelf so you can start sharing scents.
@sculd make sure that she has multiple escape routes. And if you can, use other shelves and cat trees to make a road so that she can move around and be safe at the same time.
Get Churu or Delectables squeezie tube treats. Most every cat goes nuts for them and they are a great thing for getting close to her while giving her good things.
Mostly, be patient and let her set the timetable.
And if you have Max or TubiTV, check out My Cat From Hell. Jackson Galaxy gives a TON of great helpful info.
@kelexyn1203
Thanks for the advice!
Multiple escape routes might be a bit difficult because the storage room is basically a dead end.
Letting her move around safely looks like a good idea.
I will be patient. Thanks for the programme recommendation.
Sculd🏳️🌈
Kelexyn