APB- Minnie Broadcast!!!

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by auggie
Minnie reminds me on my black cat Schatzie. Have you tried luring her out of her hiding places with a toy on a stick. That is how I finally gained Schatzie's trust. The play drive was stronger than the need to hide after a while. She still flinches when I bend down to pet her and only comes to me when I'm in a position where I can't pick her up, like when I'm lying on the living room floor.But when she does, she can't get enough loving.
Good luck with Minnie!

Auggie- I should try the toy ploy again. The last time I tried it, she was just too scared. I can't even get her to eat fresh salmon. I will investigate the toy ploy again tonight...

Everyone- thanks for your well wishes! I won't ever give up with Minnie

[catland]

Wow - this is great news. Sounds like Minnie is making a lot of progress - can't wait for the day when we can see a pic of her.

[Zippo_Punk_Cat]

^^ YAY!
Im sure it will all work out. My cat was like that when I first got her but now she wants LOTS of attention!

[jenluckenbach]

Be careful of the toy ploy. Biddy, who was a stray right off the street, was actually AFRAID of toys. He did not understand the concept of play, at first, and thought it was an attack. He found out that he liked it at a later time. (But he was not shy in the least)

[Cataholic]

Is it possible that Minnie hasn't moved, eaten, eliminated in two whole days? She is STILL under the bed....and I don't know if I should pick her up and take her back into the basement to eat and use the potty??? (Yes, she is alive, and doesn't appear to be in distress)

[jenluckenbach]

Of course it is possible. You should try to make sure she eats something. The elimination will come naturaly then. Is there a litter box in the room she is in now? or would she need to go to the basement? If you closed her in the bedroom, with the others outside, for just a while, would she freak out? If not, then I'd give her all the necessities in there for maybe a day and see what she does. Kind of testing to see if she'd eat or drink ond use the box (measure her food and water so you know for sure) Of course you could just take her back to her room down stairs and see if she comes back up.
Let us know what you try

[Cataholic]

I thought about moving the food/litter into my room. I don't think anyone would freak out, except for Tenny and Dakky and Tex whining to get into the room to sleep at night. But, that is only 50% of the herd. I MIGHT just take her downstairs again, if I can get to her. She sits at the far corner...but schooches over when I pop down for a look-see. So, let's see what tonight brings us....I haven't been home yet!

[Cataholic]

Alright...last update ....Minnie seems to totally understand the concept of moving between the basement (where her food and litterbox is) and under my bed upstairs!!! She has gone back and forth many times now. No, I haven't ever seen it...

And, last night, for the first time since I got her in JULY, she played with a string. She didn't move from under the bed, but, she stretched out her little paws and tried to get it...what progress!!!! I finally saw what her paws looked like!!! I am going to take it slow still, but, I cannot believe it took over four months to get this far!!!!! Thanks for all your well wishes, prayers and concerns. I hope the next time I post about Minnie it it to tell you she is eating from the upstairs dishes, sitting with me, etc.!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm so happy for you and Minnie! She must be feeling more comfortable if she is starting to play. Hopefully once she is more out than just her paw, she will realize there's nothing to be afraid of and she will stay out. Good luck and please keep us posted.

[jenluckenbach]

Well, sitting with you may be a little ambitious. Maybe just in the same room as you would be a good next step.. If she can transverse the distyance from point A to point B she'll come around. You may be surprized at what she does in between when you are not there to see.

[Randi]

Congratulations Cataholic, you’re getting there!

Originally posted by Cataholic
She went back down last night at some point, but she is up again under the bed. I can't figure out why?

That’s because she’s learning to love you!

john

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Randi
Congratulations Cataholic, you’re getting there!
That’s because she’s learning to love you!
john

Ok, John, your cover has been blown and we know you're addicted like the rest of us now, so don't you think it's about time you got your own sign in name and stopped hi-jacking Randi's?

Let me see.....Fister's Dad sounds good....or...Wildcat Tamer....or....

[Randi]

Hah!
Yes T & P’s Mom, you’re probably right. But if I posted under my own name I don’t think I’d last a week without Randi to censor my posts! I’d have the big bunny rightfully stomping all over me in no time. You can see what’s happened on the “Dear Phred” thread already. Phred said it all:

quote:

"...I think that this will be our last recipe..."

Yeaaaaah... and it mite be da last post fur a lotta us, too!

We tinks we hearz da Hed Bunnie *stompin* dis way... !!

I’m quite sure that Phred knows what he’s talking about!

But I must admit that I do enjoy Pet Talk immensly, the problem is, that I unfortunately don’t have the time.

john

[Cataholic]

John,
What is kind of strange, is that I can usually tell- before I see the signature line- if it is you, as opposed to Randi...but, I agree with T&P- you should have your own sign in name. I like Mr. Fister...or Big Fister, or just plain Mister, mister!

thanks for the congrats with Minnie. I just want sooo much, sooo soon...like with everything else in life, right?

[catland]

Well, I''m glad Minnie is coming out from under the bed. I was getting ready to recommend that you sprinkle some flour on the floor so that you could track foot-prints to see if she was moving at all.

It's so nice to hear how Minnie is oh-so slowly starting to warm up to you.

A little trick about string that my kitties taught me. They like it if I tie a couple of knots into the end of it. It seems to be a little more tactile for them and gives them something to focus on and grab on to.


Yea Minnie!!