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Last Thursday we went to the shelter and picked out two kittens: one bold, aggressive one, and one shy one who didn't want to come out, but was happy when dragged out and cuddled. We got them home and the bold one, Diana, promptly walked out of the carrier, checked out the house, and decided the overall situation met her standards. She slept with my husband and me the very first night. The shy one, Byakko, promptly dove under a couch, which we expected. She plays with Diana when there are no humans in the room, she vocalizes occasionally, late at night she climbs the stairs and uses the scratching post. Today she's hidden where we can't find her. I'm not too worried, because we've been using the back door as an airlock: walk into pantry, close door, check no kittens there, open back door, leave. I called the shelter to see if they had any tips, and they explained that Byakko had been part of a feral litter that had been trapped and brought in one by one, and that they'd slowly been socializing her. It turned out we'd been doing exactly the wrong thing: we'd been giving Byakko her space, when we should have been gently grabbing and cuddling her whenever possible, while giving her treats. So. What are good treats for kittens? They're eating both canned food and kibble. This is Diana, the Adventure Cat I can't post a picture of Byakko because hiding; she's a grey-and-fawn brindled Manx with a bobtail.
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# ¿ Aug 17, 2021 00:11 |
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# ¿ May 16, 2024 01:38 |
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Thanks! We eventually addressed Byakko's needs by trapping her in my son's room and having him forcibly cuddle her (as advised by shelter) frequently. She is now His Cat and shy of everybody else. I am slowly wooing Byakko with cuddles. However, Diana is her best friend and they chase each other.
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# ¿ Sep 18, 2021 18:35 |
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Feline Greenies Dental Treats.
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# ¿ Sep 19, 2021 23:10 |