ita, can you handle something mild like applesauce?
Hopefully they will let you pet them soon.
At this point I wonder if I should start being more assertive about handling them (and how much damage Rosie will do to me if I do)?
Bunnies frighten me.
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aurelia - Feb 24, 2006 5:44:14 pm PST #9421 of 10002
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Jesse - Feb 24, 2006 5:45:37 pm PST #9422 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I was just starting to worry (in the past couple of days) that my cat was a little lethargic, but tonight, he is FREAKING OUT all over the apartment. I think I just notice him lying around more when I'm home more.
sarameg - Feb 24, 2006 5:54:28 pm PST #9423 of 10002
I'm all about forcing shy kitties to get used to people. But then, I've dealt with more than a few damaged ones who have to get used to the idea the people living with them aren't going to hurt them.
And then there is Devi, who has no such fear, but is just ...jumpy. About everything. OTOH, I get lots of attention from her so long as I'm in bed.
Every so often, I get freaked out by Mister Kitty's sleeping all the time. Worry I've put him into a coma. And then I remind myself he is 12+ and the laziest cat ever. He's never been active.
I made mac & cheese with shredded roasted chicken for dinner. It seems to be agreeing with me, but that's only after a quadruple dose of lactaid to smooth it out. Human chemistry is stupid.
Lee - Feb 24, 2006 6:12:18 pm PST #9424 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I think trying to pet them might be a good idea, Aurelia, just to get them used to it.
Since we are posting pet pictures, Ozzie: [link] and Perkins: [link]
Cass - Feb 24, 2006 6:31:19 pm PST #9425 of 10002
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
aurelia - Feb 24, 2006 6:33:07 pm PST #9426 of 10002
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Today I put a couple of dangling toys on the cat tree and now it is the BEST TOY EVAH! It's very entertaining.
Sheryl - Feb 24, 2006 6:34:52 pm PST #9427 of 10002
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
My cat is pretty much scared of her own shadow. Don't know why, she was never feral and I've had her since she was very young,(Maybe too young, but I can't do anything about that now)She also has a tendancy towards being Velcro kitty.(Especially when I wear black. Funny that.)
tommyrot - Feb 24, 2006 6:36:00 pm PST #9428 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
aurelia, were the kitties handled by people before you got them?
aurelia - Feb 24, 2006 6:50:49 pm PST #9429 of 10002
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
They were rescue animals. I think their experiences of being handled were primarily being captured and medical care. The people at the shelter tried to socialize them some but they were only there a couple of weeks.
I offer my hands to sniff often and reach to touch, but I haven't forced it on them yet. I can probably catch Gilda and just hang on to her long enough that she will realize nothing bad will happen. I think Rosie would panic. She's got a little more wild in her.
tommyrot - Feb 24, 2006 6:59:15 pm PST #9430 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
How old are they? I would probably try to grab and just hold them for a bit once in a while.
When I was a kid, I was always the one trying to socialize the semi-wild barn cats we had about.