Well, I'm pleased to announce that I've now got a .......closet cat!
Darling, Honey, was a real trooper for the trip home, crying very briefly only three times despite the hour-long drive. Before I went to pick her up I thought better of trying to make her a 'safe space', but rather to let her choose her own, probably in my bedroom.
I open the carrier on my bed and she came out and a long petting session ensued which included some Honey-purr. As we were engaged in this, she was quickly scouting out the room and noticing sounds from my bird feeder and my neighbor in the apartment above. I saw her quickly eye my open closet which looked nice and cozy. When we were interrupted by a phone call, she found a safe haven there.
Her choice is a good one, preferrable to being under the bed; we can look at each other when I'm on my bed. After a short trip to the store and for dinner takeout I gave her a few treats and she also enjoyed some petting, again with a Honey-purr.
So, I guess we've both made it safely into the transition phase of our relationship. On my last visit with treats she was licking like she was hungry so I hope she'll soon feel safe enough to come down to her food & water bowl, and litter box which is just outside the closet. So, I'm giving her space, but checking on her from time to time.
3 comments:
Yay!!! I just came here to see if you had picked up Honey yet, and when I refreshed the page your update appeared! It sounds like Honey is already making your home HER home, which is wonderful news.
Happy Honey Day! I hope the two of you will be very happy together!
Sounds like her homecoming has gone well. I look forward to the continuing adventures of Honey!
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