I have my first crate trained dog...he loves his crate and, even
though rarely confined there now, puts himself in it for numerous
reasons.
Both Copper and Thomas like there travel carriers, putting themselves
in them when they want peace and quiet...or to tell me that it is time
to go home etc. Indoor cats find places under furniture etc when they
want to feel safe.
On Aug 20, 2011, at 6:31 PM, Diane Rosenfeldt wrote:
I agree. Bonnie, you should stop thinking like a human (being caged
is terrible) and start thinking like a cat (I feel safe and cozy in
this enclosed place that is small enough for me to control). She
doesn't mind the cage, really! Let her stay there and finish
acclimating, or take the next step in the other direction and bring
her inside. ;-)
Diane R.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]
] On Behalf Of Natalie
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:40 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
It's too early to let her go - she needs to get to now you
better...yes, she would definitely try to go back and could get lost
forever and something could happen to her!
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]
] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
I continue to be amazed by her progress. I can't stand the idea of
her in that cage for two or three more weeks. I'm torn between
buying a bigger cage (hard to afford right now) and releasing her
sooner, say in 3 or 4 more days. I think she might stick around.
My biggest fear is that she might try to return to my aunt's house,
about 5 blocks away.
Im torn.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]
] On Behalf Of [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 11:16 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
I have always said that animals are more honest with us than we are
with them.
I am just happy that Hemi found an honest, loving person. I have
had 3 ferals. It took me an average of 6 - 8 months to gain
complete trust, but oce tey passed that threshold, there was no
turning back. They became the biggest lovers, greatest lap sitters
and demanded to be on the bed at night. Shows what a little love
can do.
---- Beth <[email protected]> wrote:
You are right. She is not feral, she just hasn't been loved. I have
one inside my house right now who is over 10 years old, never been
touched by a human, outside all his life, & felt behind when his
caretaker was put in a nursing home. I could not touch him for
awhile. Now I can pick him up & he just purrs!~
Beth
Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org
________________________________
From: Bonnie Hogue <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM
Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in a cage on my back covered deck) she
ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through
the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to
clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the
floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged
my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in
obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This
is a “feral” cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from
her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only
Five Days!
I’d say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn’t you?
I’m keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she
doesn’t feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me
to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing
to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her!
~Bonnie
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