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Siwsan

(27,325 posts)
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 10:21 AM Aug 2024

Just about every morning, this week, Carys has come out to ask for pets and scritches

She even asked me for some banana bread so I gave her a little taste.

She likes to sit on the table that's next to me and grooms. I don't push for contact. I just watch for certain little signs I'm learning.

And she spends a lot of time on the fireplace mantel, looking out the window that's next to it. It's not far from my chair. Maybe with her being out of hiding, more often, she sees how the boys and I interact and she's getting more comfortable.

I'm not getting my hopes up too high because her tendency is still to be pretty reclusive. I just relish the time she gives me.

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Just about every morning, this week, Carys has come out to ask for pets and scritches (Original Post) Siwsan Aug 2024 OP
I'm Glad To Hear That, Ma'am The Magistrate Aug 2024 #1
She's her own little creature and still learning blm Aug 2024 #2
That's great to hear... 2naSalit Aug 2024 #3
I had that exact same thought Siwsan Aug 2024 #4
MAybe that... 2naSalit Aug 2024 #5
I am starting to feel better Siwsan Aug 2024 #6
Good. 2naSalit Aug 2024 #7
Awwwwwwww. You are doing exactly the correct things. All at her pace niyad Aug 2024 #8

2naSalit

(93,128 posts)
3. That's great to hear...
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 12:18 PM
Aug 2024

And I hope it isn't temporary.



Maybe your vibes have calmed down a little and that was why she was wary before. Could have been that you needed better care and she didn't know how to handle it. Maybe?

Regardless, it's great that she is approaching you for affection.

Siwsan

(27,325 posts)
4. I had that exact same thought
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 01:08 PM
Aug 2024

Madoc and Arthur are no longer sitting right next to or on me, staring at me. That got to be a little disconcerting. Gryff is, well, he's just being Gryff.

2naSalit

(93,128 posts)
5. MAybe that...
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 01:13 PM
Aug 2024

Had something to do with it and she's coming out to say she's glad you're feeling better... I hope you are!

If the boys are less concerned then that is further indication they were sensing your stress and anxiety.

Siwsan

(27,325 posts)
6. I am starting to feel better
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 01:18 PM
Aug 2024

One of the medications can take 2 to 4 weeks to really become effective and one makes me a little lightheaded but that passes so I know how to arrange my mornings around it.

2naSalit

(93,128 posts)
7. Good.
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 01:20 PM
Aug 2024

I figured the anxiety meds would take a few weeks to really kick in.

At least you're starting to feel better, the kitties can tell.

niyad

(120,420 posts)
8. Awwwwwwww. You are doing exactly the correct things. All at her pace
Sat Aug 24, 2024, 01:57 PM
Aug 2024

and comfort level.

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