Adopted today- what now?

[maggieg]

I just went into my bedroom to check on the kitty. I came out with many scratches on my arm. I had not taken the paper collar that the humane Society had on her off yet. It was quite tight..she probably was given it when she arrived three months ago and they never changed it. She was having problems with it cutting into her throat when she drank or ate. Anyway, I took my small surgical scissors in and wrapped her in a towel but still had a small war! I got the collar off though and she definately felt better. My seven year old keeps taking the kids from the neighborhood in the room to see her and i keep telling tham that she is very scared and they can see her in a few weeks. My daughter is very angry that she can't hold Show and Tell. Last night my husband let the large dog in the room at 1am and I was awaking to the sounds of a cat/dog fight!! Poor kitty. I am trying my best to give her a proper intro but all these factors are playing against me!!`

[catmandu]

I have found through trial and error, that you are going to have to wqait until your New Family member makes the first move.
I know its hard, but she needs to be secure, before she makes friends.
We know eventually that she will find her place.