Thanks, tatsxxx11, for your wonderful message.
Rest assured: Mushkin's whole family was fortunately adopted within a short while of being in the shelter. The trauma of Mushkin's separation from her family was deep, and it took me several months to fully gain her trust. She spent much of the time, at first, underneath an unreachable console table (where I placed pillows, catnip & mousie toys to provide her with comfort). Little by little, she'd come out. Then she'd start to follow me around every room which she always does now (17 months later). Now she greets me at the front door when I arrive home. (Sometimes I get a glimpse of her at the window, awaiting my return! Love that!)
Early on, Mushkin curled up on the rug outside of my claw-foot tub while I take a bubble bath. She lets me pet her and never strays. I've heard Bengal's are one of the only breeds that adore the water; and it's true for Miss Meow. This is a daily ritual for us.
Your furfriends are adorable, by the way!
Happy New Year!
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