Cats in Boxes

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Garfield Jul 2023 7:26am, 6 Jul 2023 17,369 posts	0 Garfield What a transformation!
1step2far Jul 2023 7:51am, 6 Jul 2023 7,421 posts	0 1step2far 2 years!! That's flown. What a transformation!
Raemond Jul 2023 4:38pm, 6 Jul 2023 10,580 posts	0 Raemond Happy Gotcha day to Mr Floofypants!
CK2 Jul 2023 6:30pm, 8 Jul 2023 2,100 posts	0 CK2 Some advice please cat people. My mum recently got a couple of cats from Cat Protection League. They’ve been with her for 3 weeks. They’re pretty shy. She’s concerned that they’re spending so much time under her bed, although they do come and spend time with her occasionally, accept strokes and one likes to groom her. She’s also worrying that one isn’t that interested in food and they’re not very playful. I’m trying to reassure her that they’re still settling in and seem to have attached to her already but she’s a worrier. I’ll see them next weekend so hope to be able to share some photos. Thanks.
Hanneke Jul 2023 6:37pm, 8 Jul 2023 106,108 posts	0 Hanneke 3 weeks is not that long for a rescue cat. How long did it take Monty to emerge from under the sofa? A lot longer I seem to remember?
Bintmcskint Jul 2023 6:59pm, 8 Jul 2023 47,115 posts	0 Bintmcskint Bonnie and her brother, Clyde (sadly no longer with us) were from Cats Protection. Bonnie was quick to settle in, I seem to remember, but Clyde lived mostly under my bed for a good 6-8 weeks coming out only to eat and use the litter tray. I'm sure they will settle over time and, as you say, it sounds like they are already attaching to your Mum
ITG 🇮🇸 Jul 2023 7:14pm, 8 Jul 2023 16,645 posts	0 ITG 🇮🇸 Is it a problem if they like to be under the bed? I expect it is also pretty hot just now so it suits them. Put it this way: would they be happier in a shelter?
Serendippily Jul 2023 7:16pm, 8 Jul 2023 28,823 posts	0 Serendippily Prim and Mindy took at least six months to be the cats they are now. Mindy is practically a lap cat if you have food, and Prim jumps up on the sofa of an evening but still gets nervous of a fuss
ITG 🇮🇸 Jul 2023 7:17pm, 8 Jul 2023 16,646 posts	0 ITG 🇮🇸 Cat in a bag He climbed into the car today and had a potter round (including sitting up proudly on the driver seat) but needless to say I did not have the camera handy.
CK2 Jul 2023 7:30pm, 8 Jul 2023 2,103 posts	0 CK2 Thanks for your replies which echo my feeling that it’s early days and under the bed may be cosy. I’m also not worried about the food as they’re little cats and don’t sound hungry from what mum tells me. My mum’s main disappointment is their lack of interest in bags and boxes! Love the cat in a bag ITG.