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Ever adopt an older cat?
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:41 pm
I did last week. My little girl has been wanting one and we saw one that a family couldn't keep cause their kid had allergies.
According to the owner, the cat is an inside cat. Never goes outdoors. She's a lap cat and and likes affection. Not aggressive. She's a siamese seal point cat. She's 5 years old and has always lived with this same woman.
I read that it's normal for a cat to hide out for a while once it's adopted and taken to a new home. They don't like car rides and I'm sure the change of home and family has been traumatic for her also.
Anyone here else have the same experience? How long did it take for the cat to come out of hiding? Read it could be a week to a month or so. Just have to be patient and let her come to you.
We renamed it Anne, after Anne Frank because she's the hide and seek champ. We have her tucked away in a room like we saw it suggested.
According to the owner, the cat is an inside cat. Never goes outdoors. She's a lap cat and and likes affection. Not aggressive. She's a siamese seal point cat. She's 5 years old and has always lived with this same woman.
I read that it's normal for a cat to hide out for a while once it's adopted and taken to a new home. They don't like car rides and I'm sure the change of home and family has been traumatic for her also.
Anyone here else have the same experience? How long did it take for the cat to come out of hiding? Read it could be a week to a month or so. Just have to be patient and let her come to you.
We renamed it Anne, after Anne Frank because she's the hide and seek champ. We have her tucked away in a room like we saw it suggested.
This post was edited on 2/26/16 at 4:42 pm
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Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:42 pm to Prominentwon
Darnol91 has one to give away
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:42 pm to Prominentwon
You mean a cougar?
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:42 pm to Prominentwon
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We renamed it Anne, after Anne Frank because she's the hide and seek champ.
So it will be ironic when you have to put the cat down.
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:42 pm to Prominentwon
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We renamed it Anne, after Anne Frank because she's the hide and seek champ.
I thought it would be because she'll wind up in an oven.
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:43 pm to Prominentwon
Yeah give it a few weeks, just keep food and water out where you think she's hiding. Takes a while for adult cats to adapt to new surroundings.
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:43 pm to Prominentwon
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Anyone here else have the same experience? How long did it take for the cat to come out of hiding? Read it could be a week to a month or so. Just have to be patient and let her come to you.
We renamed it Anne, after Anne Frank because she's the hide and seek champ. We have her tucked away in a room like we saw it suggested.
varies upon cat. But completely ignore it, that is what you do.
we have fostered quite a few cats that are sick. They always hide (as do dogs). It can take 2-3 weeks for them to warm up to you.
Try to use the same brand of litter and cat food that th eprevious owner used. this will help, those adjustments are hard for cats.
there is some research that cats can adopt to any new owner.
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:43 pm to fr33manator
Excellent responses to you two 
She's hissed a couple times and tried my patience and thought about putting her in an oven, but I have to see how this pans out.
She's hissed a couple times and tried my patience and thought about putting her in an oven, but I have to see how this pans out.
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:45 pm to Prominentwon
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We renamed it Anne, after Anne Frank because she's the hide and seek champ. We have her tucked away in a room like we saw it suggested.
You're going to trigger Schwartz
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:53 pm to stout
Just be patient, she'll warm up to you
Also, try some wet food to coax her out too. Cats go ape shite for that stuff
Also, try some wet food to coax her out too. Cats go ape shite for that stuff
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:55 pm to Jack Bauer7
Or lasagna. Cats love lasagna.
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:55 pm to Prominentwon
I did 6 years ago. She was part of a pack of outdoor cats that my girlfriend was feeding, it was obvious that she was once indoor but had been let go. Best thing I ever did, when it's cold and I light a fire she chills out in front of it, I think of her out in the cold and know I made the right choice. Dont lock her in a room, let her be around the family on her pace and show her love, it will be cool in no time
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:56 pm to Prominentwon
peeej is a old pussy expert
Posted on 2/26/16 at 4:58 pm to Prominentwon
A friend of mine adopted an adult cat. In this case she was a rescue so she was already somewhat traumatized. For the first month or two the cat was purely a theoretical construct. She hid upstairs in one of the spare bedrooms pretty much 24/7. But she gradually gained trust and warmed up to her new owners. Now she is very friendly and enjoys being around people. All I can say is give it time.
Posted on 2/26/16 at 5:01 pm to Franticlethargy
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let her be around the family on her pace and show her love
My wife will pass the room when we got to our room. We will stop and talk to her and put our hand out to let her smell our hands.
We get two responses. We pet her head for about two seconds and she backs away and/or hisses. Or just hisses.
I know hisses means she's scared so it will still be a bit before she gets used to everything
Posted on 2/26/16 at 5:06 pm to Prominentwon
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I know hisses means she's scared so it will still be a bit before she gets used to everything
Yeah, just don't force the cat to do anything - just let her chill. Chances are she's exploring when all of the lights are out and while you're at home. Just give it time and next thing you know she'll be pissing in your shoes.
Posted on 2/26/16 at 5:07 pm to Prominentwon
I'm not a cat lover, but had a son move back in with me temporary. He brought a cat. When they moved in, cat would stay underneath his bed, out of reach, all day, every day. It was a while before it came out, and left his room to wander. Sometimes, would come out when no one was there and whenever it would see me, immediately go hide.
I thought something was wrong with it, but eventually, little by little, it would wander further from the bed. I would estimate it was 4-6 weeks before it seemed completely comfortable. And I wouldn't try to pry it out and make it sit with you or something. It'll just scratch you or your kids then run off. But I can say I think what it's doing now is normal and only temporary until it feels comfortable.
I thought something was wrong with it, but eventually, little by little, it would wander further from the bed. I would estimate it was 4-6 weeks before it seemed completely comfortable. And I wouldn't try to pry it out and make it sit with you or something. It'll just scratch you or your kids then run off. But I can say I think what it's doing now is normal and only temporary until it feels comfortable.
Posted on 2/26/16 at 5:09 pm to Horsemeat
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Yeah, just don't force the cat to do anything - just let her chill. Chances are she's exploring when all of the lights are out
Definitely. She's woke me up a few times already moving around my room As soon as she sees me move, she zips off. In the mornings, I've caught her hanging out looking outside the window. So I know she is moving in and out. She's eating and drinking and using her litter.
This post was edited on 2/26/16 at 5:11 pm
Posted on 2/26/16 at 5:11 pm to Prominentwon
My mother in law stuck us with a grown cat she couldn't keep. We treat the cat pretty badly and constantly remind her that our family was perfect before she came around and ruined everything.
This post was edited on 2/26/16 at 5:12 pm
Posted on 2/26/16 at 5:19 pm to Prominentwon
Yea, she doesn't know you, or her surroundings, take the family out to dinner or grill out if weather permits. Let her explore the place
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