New Cat

[Cloverjo]

I adopted a cat today. She’s been here since midday, and went to find a hidey hole almost straightaway. . We didn’t know where she was all day but have just found her shaking under a pile of cardboard boxes.
She’s had nothing to eat or drink since she got here. Should I leave her where she is until she gets her confidence to come out and eat, or try to entice her out?
She’s 9 years old and didn’t have a great start in life. Thanks for any advice.

[wolf63]

A very good start to your life as a servant/slave.

I was adopted by my two when they were 18 months old. Brother and Sister.

Day one - Princess Merlin attacked me and bit me nine times on the hand. I didn't take it seriously (just a little cat) and within days I had to spend about 24 hours in the hospital to get IV antibiotics to fix and infection.

She attacked me a few times over the years, but not just me - anyone who annoyed her.

Does your new pal have a name? I hope that you both have many years together. ♥

[Barmaid]

Awwww, Clover. She's home.

[bunkmoreland]

Lovely news! She must have sensed in you someone she could really trust, a terrified cat would never go so quickly to you otherwise x Hope it all goes well from here:-)

[seekeerz]

Lovely news Clover, she's settling in so soon ....another happy cat xx

[waterboatman]

Well done clover. The poor wee thing has obviously had a traumatic time of it. Patience is the way to go. It may take some time to fully win her trust, but it looks like you're well on the way.

[murraymints]

aww.how lovely for you ..and the puss ! xx

[campbellking]

Good luck with your new kitty, she will take over your heart and bed xx

[Cloverjo]

Thank you all for your kind words.
She doesn’t feel totally settled yet, but she seems happier.
She hasn’t slept in the igloo-type bed I bought yet, or eaten much. She seems to be quite scared of men.
But we’re hopeful she’ll settle in soon.

[wolf63]

Is she to be an indoor cat or and out and about one? There are valid reasons for each. My two have always been indoor cats but Frankie tends to be a clingy mummy's boy. Going to the bathroom on my own is a rare treat.

☺

[calmck]

Mine enjoy sleeping on top of the igloo bed and in a cardboard box

[hereIam]

Good on you Clover for giving the little soul a home. She'll be fine in time x

[ladybirder]

Lovely to hear this Clover. My experience with a cat that has been badly treated is that when treated kindly they become so very loving and show their gratitude. I wish you both many happy years together.

[Hopkirk]

I bought our cat an igloo bed.

He never once went in it.

[wolf63]

I bought new beds and furry material for my two last year, they are unused. Frankie is lying in his cardboard box just now. It is impossible to win with such a contrary little monster.

Frankie has decided not to sleep in the bed with me - he now sleeps on me instead,