Cat determined not to like us :(

[phesina]

That's progress! Great news! It sounds like she is taking little steps here. Sometimes it can take a very long time, but it will be so worth it, time so well spent.

Keep on keeping on, all! (What is the new kitty's name, by the way?)

Love and good wishes. God bless.

[Catty1]

Pat I believe her name is Freya. She is a stunning girl!

Progress is great!

One thing you might try - if you have a wand or string toy, get Phineas playing with it. Freya may not join in but she will sure be curious, I bet!

[wolflady]

I agree, small steps are progress...so hopefully she'll eventually one-day open up to us and not be so scared as to run away every time someone gets near. I was able to pet her again this morning when she was sitting in the same chair. It seems when it's just me and it's quiet, I'm able to get close and sneak a petting in before she runs off. I have seen her out and about a lot though...so hopefully she's just getting used to the territory, sounds and people.

I discovered she is a jumper. Phinehas is such a good cat, he doesn't get up on anything but our washer/dryer (I have cat beds there) and the couch and our bed. Freya, on the other hand...is a jumper. I've seen her jump up on our entertainment center (good thing hubster didn't see that! ), up onto dressers, high tables...even the shelf near the ceiling in the laundry room!

I'm definitely trying to tempt her with treats and toys. Phinehas doesn't mind the extra treats and toy time, I'm sure!

I was able to capture a picture of Freya today on the couch like the princess she is!

[phesina]

Oh, Freya! What a pretty girl you are!

So nice to "see" you and learn about your ongoing adjustment to your new FURREVER home and family.

[Karen]

Ooh, any cat trees at your house? Sounds like she might enjoy a high (and cat-sanctioned) perch to watch everything from!

[Misty_Pearl]

I'm sure she will eventually warm up. one of the cats we got from the humane society just started coming out into the other rooms of the house and we have had him for 4 months

[wolflady]

Thanks for the words of encouragement! Karen, I agree I think I might need to get a tall tree. I have a few shorter ones around the house, but given Freya's propensity to jump, a tall one would probably be a good idea! Just need to come up with a place to put it!

I had some pretty good Freya time the other day. I found her on her usual favorite chair, so gently lifted the tablecloth and pet her. She ended up jumping down from the chair for some more pets for a few minutes. I captured a couple of pictures as "evidence"! LOL This is about as much as she takes, and then resorts back to running away from us. She comes out around us, but if we move toward her, she'll run. I did manage to snap a couple of pictures when she came out to lay with Phinehas in the sun on our family room carpet. Seems we're moving in the right direction!

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