More on Minnie (the semi-feral)

[hellostranger]

That's wonderful! Congratulations Minnie - what a brave girl you are!!!

I'm so happy for both of you. It's always so great to hear of another kitty in a good home.

[catmandu]

Wow! You certainly have made more progress than I have, Cataholic! It has been ten yera for Princess the Paranoid and although she loves me and I can pet her , she still hasnt adjusted to the other cats and runs to her basement appartment.But it is great that Minnie is taking to you , I always give a piece of something from the Deli to help things along! Hooray for Minnie!

[Cataholic]

I NEVER thought it would take this long- 7 months! And, then, I never thought the progress would finally happen.

I swear it seems like Minnie is REALLY trying, and ALL the congratulations go to HER!! I feel like she really wants to work with me.

This am, I went in and fed her treats with my big old head about 8 inches from her, and after about 5 minutes, she ate them. Then, I petted her for about 15 mins, and FINALLY she started to purr- but, I can tell she is still really really nervous. She drools...which is kinda cute, as I haven't ever had a cat do that before. Then, I got her some wet food, and stood (let me tell you, I am in pain from the strange positions I have to maintain for her..) against the door jamb, watching her eat the whole time! She would occasionally look up at me, and I would play eye games with her to let her know things were ok. She then SAT UP, again...this is the NEW MINNIE! And, I tried to tempt her with my robe string..and she made a few jabs at it. GOOD LORD! WHAT IS GOING ON? I am just thrilled with HER progress. I told her how much I loved her and wanted her to be happy, and that I would NEVER hurt her...I think she understood the emotions.

Finally, I felt like we were done with today's lesson. I just can't wait to tell you that she is out of the back room, and sitting on the couch with us. Thanks again for all the concern and good wishes, it means alot to Minnie and I. ( I told her you were all rooting for her.).

[jenluckenbach]

MINNIE'S ON THE COUCH!?!?! Is she high on cat nip??? That is a huge step!
I said it before and I'll say it again, sometimes the "hard" ones are the most rewarding. How many people get this excited when their "lap cat" comes on the sofa with you?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm so happy for you and Minnie. Whoooo hoooo! She even took a stab at your string, and is sitting on the couch! That is amazing progress in such a short time.

Please keep us updated. And pictures would be wonderful!

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
I am right now, at this very moment, doing handsprings and back flips in honor of Minnie

ooo Jen , have any pics of that

Johanna , this is a huge break-through !! I am SOOO happy for you! I know you really care about that "feral" Minnie , so this MUST be her New-year's-predent for you !! Congrats to you and Minnie ! Cannot wait to see a pic of her ON the couch (or whatever on ..)

[ChrisH]

Oh, Johanna, this is just so great, the news on Minnie just keeps getting better and better! Wonderful. I am so very happy for you and Minnie!

Chris

[lizbud]

Cataholic,

You didn't say that Minnie was sitting on the couch just yet,
did you? Just can't wait to tell people when she does do it, right?

I have really loved catching up with this thread on Minnie. It's
a feeling like no other to be able to finally see results in a rescue
kitty. You & Minnie are doing great. Can't wait to hear the next
report about her. YEAH MINNIE !!!

[jenluckenbach]

DUH to me....guess I should actually learn how to read.

[Cataholic]

Leave it to another midwesterner (Lizbud) to READ!!! I wouldn't even be sitting in front of my laptop if Minnie was sitting on the couch with us, I would be on the PHONE CALLING EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!!!!

Hopefully, soon...

[catland]

oh sweet shy Minnie - we're all so glad to hear that you're making such wonderful progress. You are so lucky to have such a great home.

Keep up the good work.

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by rosethecopycat
Wow! You have the patience of a saint.

Rose, you sweet thing, as ANY one that knows me knows- I have no patience. It is just something about this sweet girl that makes me different!!!!!

[rosethecopycat]

A)
I read that line about the couch fast and then took a double take and 'got' what you really meant. I did find it misleading at first. Curious. Just something about the sentence threw a lot of readers.

B)
You have the patience for the important things. I'm glad your reward is starting to show up.

[Vermontcat]

Yay! You added the pic of Minnie!!! She is so cute in her hidey-hole under the bed. Is she a long-hair or medium hair like Tenny? She looks pretty fluffy under the bed.

[Cataholic]

Minnie is a long haired, like Tenny, but, Minnie's hair is soooo cottony, where Tenny's is more coarse...