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posted 02-06-2004 09:18 PM         

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Hi,
I brought home a new cat last Sunday- she's very sweet but also very shy. She is about 3 years old. She has been hiding in the closet for the past 5 days and will only come out to eat and use the litter at night. I'm simply concerned and would like to make her transition as easy as possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
thanks, Heather

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From:fort myers, fl. usa
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posted 02-06-2004 09:24 PM         

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i had a similar case and i would be alone in the room w/ the cat to where the cat coul not hide and i would sit and pet and talk to the cat 4 hours at a time and eventually the cat became not scared.. i would give that cat a treat evrytime it woudl come out... i have 6 cats of my own right now that r so spolied and i have went though the same things w/ all of them just the oldest oen was 1.5 years old the rest were babies that i have bottle fed.. so i dunno if that coudl help but its worth a try... let me know how it goes

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From:sherman oaks,california,USA
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posted 02-07-2004 07:49 AM         

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I had the same problem with my kitty when I brought her home. You should try getting a cat teaser and dangle it somewhere where she can see it. Her curiosity should get the best of her after a while. Just be patient and let her come to you . But if you just keep dangling that toy she should eventually start trying to play and start coming out of her hiding spot, and always talk to her in a calming voice. Play is a great way to get a kitty to come out of her shell, as long as you are patient with her. goodluck

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posted 02-07-2004 03:54 PM         

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4 weeks ago I brought home a kitten who was very scared of people and noises. I have spent a lot of time with her in the bedroom we have set up for her, just sitting on the floor talking and playing with her toys by myself. She has come around and will play with me and come up to me for petting, but has a ways to go yet. I think patience is the key and letting them call the shots when it comes to affection.

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posted 02-07-2004 10:19 PM         

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thanks so much for the advice. She's still in the closet but has moved a little closer to the door- hopefully this is a good sign. I try to talk to her as much as I can, using her name often and I'm going to pick up a toy tomorrow- that sounds like a great idea. I know it's important to let her come out on her own. I'll keep you updated.

thanks again. Heather

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From:sheridan, wy
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posted 02-07-2004 10:50 PM         

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Someone else on here suggested sitting in the room and reading a book. This will get her used to your presence and she might come and check you out.

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