Cat has been here almost a year to the day. Some days I walk around all day with kitty treats in my pocket and he looks at me like I’m from Mars when I try to coax him over. I’ll sometimes toss one to him . . he turns and walks away. I tried sardines and he wanted no part of them. I left them on top of the table and after several hours, they were gone so one cat or another ate them.
This morning, I walked out the door and Cat was sitting by the back of the RTV. We’ve been putting his food back there because of the rain. I started walking towards him and he came walking pretty quickly towards me. I stopped. He got probably two feet from me and then crept along towards me with his head down. It was like he was thinking . . I can do this! One step at a time . . I can do this!
I didn’t say a word . . just stood very still. He got right up beside me and rubbed up against my leg . . briefly . . but that’s progress!
Cat
In one year, we’ve gone through the following stages with him (I know . . don’t keep telling me . . it’s probably a her!)
- I think I just saw a cat!
- That black cat is out there. Should we feed him?
- The cat is hungry again.
- Seeing him every day.
- Now . . he thinks he owns the place.
Dottie N. says
WOW – that is GREAT progress!!! He/she is definitely warming up and letting you know that he/she trusts you!!
Tam McBride says
You are his “person” now. It took him a year to decide to adopt you! You will be at his bec and call soon!
We trapped and tamed a feral kitten and now he is a 15lb indoor lover boy. Enjoy Cat!
Tam
Toni says
Cat had to take her/his time. I agree with you that it is most likely female. Best cat I ever had was a tortie like Cat.
The Eclectic Abuela says
Yay! Unless there has been a pregnancy or kittens, after a year, I’d bet male.
cahirasnana says
I love hearing about cat.
Rebecca in SoCal says
You certainly are accommodating Cat’s schedule of acquaintance. If it keeps warming up to you, you could end up with another pet. Yikes!
Pamela says
Hi Judy!! I haven’t posted on your blog much at all, but I am a loyal reader!
Cats are much more social than people think. We used to have a huge black and white tuxedo cat. Like most cats, he appeared to sleep all the time. But whenever I went into another room to do some work, before I knew it, he’d be there. If I went outside, he’d come out his cat door and say hi. It wasn’t an in-your-face sort of relationship, but he was always there.
I miss that turkey!
Sheri Berger says
Aww – so glad he/she has finally made friends with you. That’s wonderful!
Diana Grindel (Casoppia) says
AWesome ~!!!!!!!