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Cats: Rossie Update

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Rossie has been sequestered in the downstairs bathroom since we returned from our trip to Pennsylvania in October. We started out with Daisy and Sapphire in with her, but Sapphire was removed fairly quickly. I put the three of them in there to try to help socialize them, but Sapphire became far less social quickly. She rarely lets us touch her, but she’s always around when she’s in the general population. While she was in the bathroom, she became reclusive and combative. When I released her into the main part of the house, she resumed her normal behavior.

Daisy did not do well in the bathroom either, but she wasn’t too much worse than when she was in the general population. I kept her in there for company for Rossie. They seemed to get along, but being in the bathroom wasn’t helping Daisy be more social with us.

When I brought Walter into the house, I released Daisy into the main part of the house, and she has reverted to her normal behavior — always around but not interested in being handled. Mr. L can pet her sometimes, but she doesn’t care for me. Daisy did have to go to the vet last week for her annual exam and shots. The night before I needed to take her, I spoke with her for a few minutes explaining what needed to happen the next day. Daisy was under the bed. We closed the door, and Mr. L was preparing to get on the floor to pull her out, but she came out on her own, cried at the door, and allowed me to pick her up and put her in the carrier — pretty much like I’d explained to her things would need to happen. Daisy’s trip to the vet was uneventful, and she’s a healthy kitty.

Walter has settled down in the downstairs bathroom with Rossie. They are still negotiating their terms, but by and large, they get along well. Rossie is coming out of her box much more. When we go into the bathroom, Rossie is outside her box and on the cat tree about half of the time. About 25% of those times, she remains on the tree while we’re in the bathroom, and she interacts with us. When she’s in her box, she will usually come out to be petted with some coaxing. She leans into being petted when we reach into the box to pet her.

In short, Rossie is becoming a more socially interactive cat with both us and with Walter. She purrs and seems happy and relaxed. Walter is happy and relaxed. So far, so good.

Cats: Walter Update (Yes, Again!)

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On Wednesday, I took the carrier over to my neighbor’s back yard and coaxed Walter out of his hiding place. He complained loudly all the way home. I put him in the bathroom with Rossie and Daisy. He complained loudly for a long time. I sat with him until he calmed down. He tried to get on the window and kept slipping off. I moved what was left of the old cat tower into the bathroom, and it sits just high enoug for him to sit on top of it and look out the window.

Whenever he sees or hears me, he is quite vocal. As far as I can tell, he’s had no serious altercations with Rossie or Daisy. I’ve observed him eating, drinking, and using the litter box. He’s vocal when I come into the room, but when I cuddle him, he quiets right down and purrs. In related news, I had an opportunity to pick Daisy up today, so I released her back into the house. Being in the room did not result in her being more sociable, which was my rationale for putting her in there. Daisy gets along with all the other cats and has no problems in the general population except she doesn’t like me. She and Mr. L sometimes reach an accord where he can pet her.

Since taking Rossie for her annual exam, she’s been letting me pet her (after the obligatory hissing). For now, Rossie and Walter are in the room together. Neither one likes confrontation, so it’s possible they may not interact, but I’ll be observing how things go for both of them. Rossie has been drawn to the boys, so she may be interested in seeing how receptive Walter is to her. I want to give Walter at least 4 weeks to acclimate to being in the house. When he sees me walking Jase outside, he’s vocalizing at the window — loud enough to hear out by the street.

When we brought Sneaky into the house, she vocalized at the window for a little while, too. To my knowledge, Walter has been an outside cat all his life with little or no inside time (I’ve had him inside at least three or four times for an overnight stay in the crate). This is a big adjustment for him.  After he demonstrates he’s adjusted to being in the house, I plan to introduce, one at a time, Daphne, Ajax, Lady, and Tarzan (not necessarily in that order) to him one on one by bringing them into the bathroom for supervised introductions. How that goes will affect my next steps.

For now, Walter is home, safe, and adjusting to a big change in his life.

Cats: With Jase Away, the Cats Will…

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With Jase away at in-residence obedience school, we’re seeing more cats downstairs. Rossie came out for Mr. L to pet her yesterday. Saphhire and Daisy are spending more time in the parlor and even the kitchen.

Sneaky’s wound is healing well.

The list of kitties that like Animal Scents Cat Treats is expanding. Rossie and Tarzan have always been fans. Ajax likes them. Sapphire has taken a liking to them too. I almost have her taking them from my hand.

I’ll check on Jase’s progress this week — I have to bring his dose of Revolution out to him. Maybe we can sneak in a visit at the same time?

Cats: Just Another Mundane Caturday

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The cats are here to say there’s really nothing new going on. Scooter is all for being petted while he’s eating, and sometimes he allows petting on the edge of the porch, but he’s still nervous about it. Socks allows petting while he’s eating but if he stops to think about it, he’s quick with a cautionary swat.

Zelda spends much of her time underneath the back steps. Sometimes Socks attempts to ingratiate himself with her with mixed success.

Rossie is mostly residing in the entry hall around the loveseat. She is not fond of Jase. She will come out if I leave her cat treats (not while I’m nearby). Our reclusive cats seem to be more reclusive lately. To refresh your memory, that’s Rossie, Sapphire, Daisy, and to a lesser extent Ruby. All are well. They just don’t want to be bothered by humans.

Cats: 14 + 1 Update

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For the Plus 1, Jase is off to summer camp for a week and a half. The inside cats are relieved, the outside cats will be missing their curious creature they monitor movements for. Ajax: Ajax is somewhat curious about Jase, but he doesn’t appreciate Jase jumping on him (nor … Continue reading →

Cats: Sapphire and Daisy

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Sapphire and Daisy are two kitties who don’t get a lot of mentions here. These two are gorgeous, sweet kitties who are contact averse. They are half-sisters. Zelda is their mama. Both cats can be found near us in some way — they are interested in what we are doing, … Continue reading →

Cats: Rossie’s Graduation

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Rossie isn’t very comfortable right now, but what recent graduate really is? I disassembled Rossie’s cage today. She hasn’t been in it for at least two months. I removed the box from the corner she has been hiding in and placed the rocking chair she hides under on the floor … Continue reading →

Cats: Nothing New To Report

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We’re checking in late, but there’s nothing new to report. Rossie puts herself to bed if I am not there to tuck her in at 8 pm. She likes routine. Sapphire hangs out with Sneaky during the day. Mr. L is doing his best to earn Daisy’s affection, and she … Continue reading →