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Cat Hiding please help
Back in October 2003 we adopted a torishel cat, Female, 3 years old.
From Oct until Jan 2005 she hid in our recroom in the cubby hole underneath our mainfloor bathroom. (basically where the ceiling and wall meet) By a fluke we managed to get her out of there. She came upstairs to eat and we closed the door to the furnace room where she had been hiding. its been 2 weeks and now she constantly hides underneath our spare room bed. She doesnt come out on her own except to eat and use the litter. If we try to make contact with her she will run underneath our spare room dresser. She clearly doesnt want to have any affection or socialization. We have 1 other cat and he doesnt bug her and the 2 of them never fight. She just sits underneath the bed all day. There was an ad in the paper for her and we adopted her. I know it takes some time for cats to adjust to thier new environment cause I have adopted many before this, but I have never known a cat to take almost 4 months to come out from hiding. I am just frusterated that she wants to be left alone. Any ideas on what I can do? |
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Hi karen
The room that she is hiding in has a spare bed and dresser. She sits underneath the bed all day and night. When she was in the cubby hole in the basement my hubby would play quietly on his xbox down stairs and wait for her but she never would come out. I just wish she was more social and wanting affection. I some times wonder if her previous owners abused her. Karen Chuplis wrote: in article , at wrote on 1/31/05 10:28 PM: Back in October 2003 we adopted a torishel cat, Female, 3 years old. From Oct until Jan 2005 she hid in our recroom in the cubby hole underneath our mainfloor bathroom. (basically where the ceiling and wall meet) By a fluke we managed to get her out of there. She came upstairs to eat and we closed the door to the furnace room where she had been hiding. its been 2 weeks and now she constantly hides underneath our spare room bed. She doesnt come out on her own except to eat and use the litter. If we try to make contact with her she will run underneath our spare room dresser. She clearly doesnt want to have any affection or socialization. We have 1 other cat and he doesnt bug her and the 2 of them never fight. She just sits underneath the bed all day. There was an ad in the paper for her and we adopted her. I know it takes some time for cats to adjust to thier new environment cause I have adopted many before this, but I have never known a cat to take almost 4 months to come out from hiding. I am just frusterated that she wants to be left alone. Any ideas on what I can do? Well, I would definitely purchase a Feliway diffuser. I know I sound like a broken record but I think it helps. Then, I would sit in the room reading doing any quiet things you can think of. We adopted a silver tipped persian who only came out late at night. She was like a ghost. She only started to come out late (like 1 or 2 a.m.) when my Dad and I stayed up late playing nitendo quietly. The rest of the house was really quiet. She slowly started coming out more and more. But I would say it took several months. What is the room she is in like? Is there a comfy chair? A window? Hopefully others will have some suggestions. |
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wrote in message oups.com... The room that she is hiding in has a spare bed and dresser. She sits underneath the bed all day and night. When she was in the cubby hole in the basement my hubby would play quietly on his xbox down stairs and wait for her but she never would come out. I just wish she was more social and wanting affection. I some times wonder if her previous owners abused her. You are sweet to care for her, as this kitty needs you more than others might. Give her the gift of your patience and she will reward you tenfold. She needs love and affection and play, too. She's just afraid. She can learn to trust you. |
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at wrote on 2/1/05 8:09AM: Hi karen The room that she is hiding in has a spare bed and dresser. She sits underneath the bed all day and night. When she was in the cubby hole in the basement my hubby would play quietly on his xbox down stairs and wait for her but she never would come out. I just wish she was more social and wanting affection. I some times wonder if her previous owners abused her. You might try a cubby hole out from under the bed. Petco and stores like that have a little cave thing that has a bed on top and a cave underneath. http://tinyurl.com/3uwqj I highly recommend the Feliway to help her relax too. And lots of patience. I know she will come around if you just be patient. |
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How do I get her to trust me?
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in article ,
at wrote on 2/1/05 4:54 PM: How do I get her to trust me? Honestly, the best thing is to let her come to you on her own terms. Don't push anything. Sit and read, maybe even read out loud quietly to her to become used to you. As with any cat, routine is a very, very good way to establish comfort. They like routine. Maybe set up a schedule of when you bring in food an put it down, sit on the floor and read out loud or talk to her softly. Patience is the thing. |
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wrote in message ups.com... How do I get her to trust me? So you speak softly to her almost like you're cooing or purring? I know that sounds dumb but they love it. Also, loud noises or fast moves will make her more fearful. Just find some patience, keep the goodies and treats coming, and let her get used to you. The woman who lives in the house where many of the cats are housed for my local shelter often puts very hard to socialize cats (meaning shy, not aggressive) in her bathroom with their box and everything they need. (One cat at a time, needless to say.) She says it is the best way for the cats to get used to being around a human and see that the human will not hurt them. She said that the fact that there is no place to hide is a good thing. I am not sure what I think of this, but thought I would throw it out there. |
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wrote in message ups.com... How do I get her to trust me? Feed her on a regular schedule twice a day. First, put the food in the room where she hides. Call her name when you enter the room and talk to her. Tell her it's O.K. Tell her she can eat. Then, leave her alone so she will come out and eat. Shut the door so she will feel more secure. After a while, go in and get the food dish and take away any remaining food. When it is time for the next meal, repeat the previous steps. Eventually, she will expect to be fed at that time and will be looking for you because she will associate you with the food. If she shows her face or answers you when you enter the room, put the food down and sit very still across the room from her. Talk softly to her. Encourage her to eat while you are there. Do not move. When she comes out to eat while you are there, move a little closer to the dish each time you feed her. Always sit perfectly still so you will not spook her, until she warms up to you a little. Just keep pushing a tiny bit at a time. Between feeding time, go into the room with some treats. Sit and read and pretty much ignore her, except for talking to her. When you go, leave a couple of treats behind where you were. If there is a bed or a place to sleep, even on the floor, sleep in there some nights. She probably will come out and check you out. You might find her walking on you or on the bed with you, just watching you. Let her get used to you. The Feliway suggestion to make her feel more comfortable is very good. Also, be sure she has a sturdy scratching post, because she will need to scratch something. She will come around. Really. Some take longer than others, but she will come around. Annie |
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