I'm looking for words of wisdom and reassurance.....
I haven't lived with been a willing servant to a cat for many, many years. This was the cat I grew up with, from when my parents got him as a kitten, when I was 5 until he passed away when I was 20. He was the most loving, placid cat (although not always the sharpest tool in the box) who lived for cuddles, laps, food and comfy beds.
I have always wanted a cat of my own, but have moved so much for work over the years it's never been the right time. I am now hopefully settled where I am and have finally bit the bullet and got permission from my landlord to get a cat.
I was clear in my own mind I wanted a rescue cat rather than a kitten, but had a mental checklist that it should be between 1 and 6 years old and that it must be affectionate. I also thought it would be nice to get a black/black and white cat, as I know they tend to get stuck at rescue centres for the longest time.
Following a visit to a shelter last weekend, I have found my cat, she is black and white, but she is 9/10 years old and is absolutely terrified of me (and everyone else), she at one point literally climbed the walls to get away from me . She clearly hates been in the cattery, and I have fallen hook, line and sinker in wanting to give her a loving home.
I'm getting my spare room ready as a safe space for her when I bring her home a week today, but I'm just worried I won't be able to make her happy (I do realise I am hugely anthropomorphising here. )
I know the answer is time, patience, love and more time, but am panicking that it won't be enough....please share your stories on how you've successfully settled in a very frightened and timid cat....
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PawsandWhiskers · 11/07/2015 20:59
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