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Do you remember William the rescue cat?

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hiddenhome2 · 12/12/2015 19:11

Well, he's doing really well

He moved himself down to the lounge a few weeks ago after spending most of his time underneath the cabinet in the bedroom.

He now has a nice fire to sit near and lots of stuff to see. He's getting on well with the others and has a lot more confidence now. He even ventured out into the garden last week.

He must have been fed on junk food at his other house because he goes crazy if we have any chips or curry he's not allowed any though.

He is a Happy Kitty

Do you remember William the rescue cat?

Do you remember William the rescue cat?

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Sleepingtom · 12/12/2015 20:00

As that is lovely! How did he hide before venturing out? Mine is hiding behind the curtain as of 10 days...

Fluffycloudland77 · 12/12/2015 20:47

Who is his favorite person? he looks a very refined cat, despite the love of curry.

Does he get on well with oldcat?

hiddenhome2 · 12/12/2015 20:47

We just built him a base. His safe area was underneath the cabinet, then we had his litter tray and food/water near as well. He would venture out and investigate things, but always had his safe area to retreat back to. He was up there for a few weeks, but is happier downstairs.

You just have to let them do things in their own time. They come out when they feel safe, but always need the option of retreating if they need to.

Here's a pic of his 'base'.

Is your kitty a rescue as well? Boy or girl?

Do you remember William the rescue cat?

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hiddenhome2 · 12/12/2015 20:50

Oh, it's funny Fluffy he goes into Old Cat's bed in front of the stove. She looks at him and hisses at him until he gets up and leaves

He's pretty laid back and just takes the others as they come really. Pearl is the only one who chases him a bit.

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Sleepingtom · 12/12/2015 21:33

It is a boy cat from CP league - subject of thread 'missing cat returned - very stressed'!. He has a base in the living room, not let us near him so far but has ventured out when we aren't there! Your story gives me hope that I will one day see him

hiddenhome2 · 12/12/2015 22:27

He'll be fine Sleep cats are so curious that they can't resist coming out to explore eventually. I never though William would go downstairs. I had to carry him at first. He was scared and struggled, but he got used to it and then started to enjoy it. He hid away all the time at the rescue shelter. I hardly managed to see him properly

Have you tried bribery with Dreamies?

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Pipestheghost · 12/12/2015 22:32

I remember your thread about William, I'm so pleased he's settled in so well. He's very handsome

shutupandshop · 12/12/2015 22:33

I'm glad you got him! Bless his heart. I have a rescue cat and her kitten.

Pipestheghost · 12/12/2015 22:34

How does he get on with the hissing cockroaches and tarantulas

hiddenhome2 · 12/12/2015 22:36

Oh, he can't see the bugs in their tanks, but he has been staring at the snakes

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hiddenhome2 · 12/12/2015 22:37

shutup rescue cats are the best

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Pipestheghost · 12/12/2015 22:39

I'd forgotten about the snakes, he's braver than me

shutupandshop · 12/12/2015 22:43

They are Hidden shutupcat is really lovely but has a bad habut of nipping. thinks we are kittens to keep in line shutupkitten is an unsociable little madam.

shutupandshop · 12/12/2015 22:44

William will be entertained by moving things in tanks!! He'llprobably have a stare off with the snakes.

BibiBlocksberg · 12/12/2015 22:47

I don't remember William i'm afraid but he looks and sounds utterly gorgeous & clever with a cat mummy very attuned to his needs.

Just lovely to see x

hiddenhome2 · 12/12/2015 22:47

Ah, get a laser pointer and the kitten will soon start joining in

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shutupandshop · 12/12/2015 22:50

Ooo I'll try that

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