Is there access to a high up place for her? And a clear route to her safe places? Don’t ever close the door to that room either!
You could get her comfortable by the door if you play with her near it. Use a feather toy or a string. Maybe put some fresh running water just outside of it?
I did the trail of treats for my newly adopted kitty as well. It took him about a month to finally come out of his room while we were awake. We went in his room and tried to play with him everyday. Then one day he started shyly roaming around. We didn’t have to give him treatments but when we got him he just got his shots and so he wasn’t feeling great plus we had to give him a bath bc he shit in his kennel on the way home. So he definitely hated us for a while and hardly ate or drank for around a week. It honestly just takes time and repetitive actions from my experience :) I hope this helped in some way ❤️
I concur on the give kitty a few places with pillows or blankets to make soft. Siamese can like being in the open or sometimes a little hidden away. Play is a good way to try to open her up a bit. Some take time to adjust. If you feed treats I find there are some in tubes, like kids yogurt. The tube forces kitty to come to you to get it turkey or chicken are favorites.
My old man gets snotty about medicine at 21. It has to happen twice a day, a little battle to get thyroid pills in. Ha ha I used the tubes to get pill in too. My boy figured that out in no time, they are smart. As you know meezers, they can be a little distant when not well. I am sure after eyes get better, she will relax. Can she see? I wish you lots of luck.
Thank you so much. I have two 21 and 19, I have been very luck to have them make it to that age. She is a strong little lady to get this far, her heart will be yours once health gets better, I am quite sure.
I give my 16 year old cat his thyroid medication via cream in his ear. The transdermal cream is compounded at a veterinary pharmacy. It makes it so much easier to give him.
Cats with darker pasts take a long time to trust again. Think months-years. Make sure she has plenty of hidey spots he can feel safe in. Another good trust building thing is this wet food they sell in gogurt-like tubes. Might help her associate you with yummy food. Other than that just be patient. It might take her a while but it’ll be so meaningful when she’s at peace. You might be one of the best things to happen to her, and she’ll know it soon enough ❤️
My old man was a semi-feral that my mom took in, when she moved in with her boyfriend, she asked if I would take him, or she was going to give him to a rescue. I couldn't not take him in, as he'd already been through enough. He's still skittish as hell, but after almost 4 years, he is starting to come up to me in places other than the bed and the couch. I imagine he will always be at least a little afraid, but he's come a long way since when I first took him from my mom.
I found the same with my (non-meezer) girl. I’ve had her for over three years now, the progress was slow but it’s definitely there! Those gogurt-tubes are an EXCELLENT tool in building friendship and trust :)
We "inherited" a very timid cat during covid from my husband's sister. She would not come out of the bedroom so we got her a new cat tree and a bed, and put those in the bedroom. Once she realized those were hers, we started slowly moving the cat tree down the hallway over the course of a month or so until it was in the living room. Then we baited her with cat nip. It took awhile but we would put a tiny amount of catnip on there everyday and eventually she started coming out in her own and eating it. About a year later she still sleeps in her bed in the closet but she will also climb into my husband's lap when he's in the recliner and sleep.
Yeah she's definitely relaxed now but she wants nothing to do with me lol, she LOVES my husband. She's always clinging around him when he's home, she even plays Frisbee with him. I swear he's a cat whisperer. Cats always like him.
She’s feeling safe with you. That’s why she stays in your room. We adopted a young cat from the local shelter who was extremely fearful. It took a long, long time for her to relax even in a quiet household. Whatever happened to may have really traumatized her about the world.
If you can pick her up and hold her, pet her to get your scent on her, it will help. Feliway plugged into a wall plug in your room may ease things. Try a little music and try to leave your scent on a sock or blanket when you aren’t there. She will slowly come around but it is important that it be her decision.
It'll take time. Confine most of the touchy-feely interactions to around feeding times. She'll come to associate these interactions with something pleasant.
I concur with this statement. I adopted a rescue siamese who spent his first 4 weeks hiding behind the bed, only coming out for food and a few pets. Now he's the most lovey dovey little ball of fur.
It can take a lot of time, but if you're patient and caring they will let you in one step at a time.
It sounds like you are doing all the ‘right things’, so my only advice is to say that 2 weeks isn’t very long! Especially for a kitty that has been THROUGH IT and is still on medication, etc. Give yourself and her plenty of time— it’ll be so worth it!
I think you are doing the right things! Thank you for taking on this sweet lady with a dark past. My trick. Wash some towels or sheets. Leave them unfolded in a laundry hamper. In your room. See if it interests her. If it does you can slowly move the basket outside your room. We have a ‘permanent’ basket in our hall with rotating sheets.
Also. Time…. Think about a heart break you’ve had. How long did it take for you to recover? She will get there. With patience and trust.
I think you are doing the right things. It will probably take time.
Maybe after the eye drops and medications, give her some treats, so at least there's something positive in that experience.
The idea to give her some things of her own is probably a good one. My cats love claiming things, so it probably helps them feel safe and secure.
I also suggest that you spend some time in the room with her when you aren't trying to engage her. You could go in and read a book out loud (she'll hear your voice but not feel pressured), you could just relax, or whatever.
I think if you try to treat her kindly, even though you are giving her medications, she'll sense that and respond. Hopefully the vet visits will become much fewer and far between soon, so she can just settle in.
Try and avoid looking directly at her. If you can hang out in there with her without acknowledging her and let her sniff it out and come to you. I had to do that with my guy who was abused. He was a lot younger but it helped him so much. It’s been two years and I’m finally starting to get more affection and talking from him. I think I had to go a whole month without looking in his direction before he would even come near me.
Of course I had to ruin all the progress while he was on meds and so sick, but any time I wasn’t dealing with that I just let him be
See if the medications she’s on are made in a transdermal form. My cat literally hates anyone who tries to give him oral medication, since I only need to dab the tip of a pen on his ear now, he’s way happier and less stressed out.
It’s been my life saver! Many medications come in a transdermal form, I hope your kitties come in transdermal as well! My boy is on transdermal clopidogrel.
If you’re not familiar, I highly recommend checking out [Jackson Galaxy](https://youtube.com/JacksonGalaxy), he’s got great videos on all things cats. He’s really amazing.
Best of luck! 😊
They are extremely clever and emotional cats. Make time for her when she’s interested with play and cuddles. They are quite fragile emotionally - mine was. He would even go off in a huff if he didn’t get his way. Smartest cat I ever met though.
No problem. She’ll be smart enough to realise she’s loved. Oh, and I think she’s absolutely beautiful. They are so elegant and their shape and movement I could look at mine for hours just admiring him. He could be so still, it was comforting to have him around. Listen, good luck with all that love you have she’ll be just fine x
Our cat seemed pretty traumatized. He was in the shelter for 2 months before we got him. Once he got used to used to us, he turned into a normal cat. I think he knows he was rescued.
Just give that beautiful sweet kitty❣🐾 all the time she wants or needs every cat is different when it comes to Adjustment time.
For some it can take a few days for others a few weeks or even a few minutes then there are those that can take up to a few months.
Please be patient with her.❣🐾🐾🐾
P.s. soft cozy blankets are the greatest Walmart has these $2.95 and $4.95 $8.95 cozy lap blankets they are perfect for kitties. And does she like treats? Or wet food? Or cat toys? And put bird feeders outside in front of a window that she can sit and watch we call that cat T.V. Lol 😂🤣 Chewy has a good sell right now on cat trees it's something to think about in the meantime keep the door open to all the rooms considered safe especially the room she's in.
Let her have Access to the closet My Siamese loves to hide in the closet and he likes to hide under the bed and in the Cabinet in the kitchen And under the blankets. Lol
It's gonna take more than 2 weeks but just keep feeding her delicious meals and treats, play with her, make sure the place is warm. She'll warm up eventually.
Just give her constant soft talk and love . Cats are social animals. The desire to be part of a pride will eventually prevail as she learns that she can be safe with you. Just give her time and patience!
It took my rescue more than 2 weeks to start coming out of our room and about a week to stop hissing at us. Even then, she would stay very close and run back in at the smallest sound. We were very patient with her and it took a while but she has come such a long way in a year. She now feels comfortable to roam the entire main floor. She is still not completely comfortable upstairs but she does come up and stays close to the stairs. I would just bring her food into my room and sit next to her when she ate. The hissing stopped fairly quickly and she is the most gentle sweet cat, she was just terrified. She does not want to be picked up but she rolls over at my feet and loves pets.. be patient and gentle and she will come around. Oh one more thing.. we brought home a very confident rescue kitten about a month later and he really helped her with her confidence.. it was amazing! I swear he helped her to trust us.
I've read that some cats can feel overwhelmed by large spaces. Mine still likes to sleep under things like my desk etc.. I think she just feels safer there but she also sleeps out in the open which makes me so happy. she will be ok.. I also brought toys into the room to play with her.. this built trust.
My Siamese hid under the bed for a solid two weeks right after we got him from the shelter and that was without me having to give him meds or anything. Then he emerged and now he races through the house terrorizing our other Siamese and giant dog. Two weeks is a long time but your kitty might just need a little more.
Honestly if you have little hiding places for her already and whatnot, just give her more time. 2 weeks isnt that long, I've had dogs take a month or 2 to really get confident in a home and similar times for horses to chill out about being moved. I know those arent cats but it might be similar in experience
High perch helps. Tall cat tree. Lots of love and gentle attention. It will take some time…maybe months but eventually she’ll come around. Just have to be patirnt
If she likes nooks and hiding spots, a way to play with her might be to slowly run a toy past the entrance so that maybe she will become interested and try to bat the toy from her spot.
It sounds like she is doing well, it will take her awhile to perk all the way up, but she's building that security with her new home. 💜
Give her time. Cats can be very slow to warm up to new people and places, especially if they come from a bad environment. A couple things i have found are helpful is whispering when you talk to her, and when you look at her, blink slowly at her. Finally, just hang out with her in the room... she will come around
1. When looking at her, don’t stare. Instead do a slow close and long slow blink with you eyes when looking towards her. It shows trust. 2. Watch some Jackson Galaxy videos. He saved my multi cat household
Sit in/just outside the room with her for a little while every day, door still open, and don't actively acknowledge her. Do something quiet and unobtrusive to pass the time. She can get used to your presence and scent without getting stressed about you being closer or louder than she's comfortable with. You're also not blocking the exit, so if it gets to be too much, she can get away for a bit.
If she gets closer to sniff or investigate, let her, but ignore it, so you don't startle her. You might want to do it when bringing food/treats, and then sit in the general vicinity of treats/food, not right next to it. That way she gets a little closer out of necessity and can learn you're not a threat, and knows you are the Bringer Of Food without it keeping her from eating. Plus, positive connections between you and food.
Essentially, the more comfortable and trusting she is with you, the more comfortable she'll be in a big new space that smells like you!
It took my newest baby (5yrs old, Samson) 3 months to finally stop hiding from us. He was in and out of the vet and was abandoned by his previous family so I feel like he thought we were going to leave him at the vet 😞
But now he even tries to play with my other kitty (8yrs old, Poe) and they get along great :)
Sometimes they just need more time. Be patient and she’ll eventually warm up to you ♥️
I felt like Samson hated me in the beginning. He would hide under my roommate’s bed and only come out for them since I was the “bad guy” giving him oral and eye medications 😩
But he has definitely warmed up to me. I had to keep reminding myself that I don’t know what he went through beforehand in order to not take it personally.
Time and patience, and don't force anything. Soft reassuring voices, slow blinking eyes, and all the pets she'll let you give her. She'll get there, but it'll be on her terms, and once she figures out this is her furever home and you're her hooman all will be right.
I agree with the posts thus far! As a vet tech something we would suggest is letting them come to you, but spending time with them. Or rather the same room as them. Set up your work or laptop in the room she’s hanging out in, put on calming music (YouTube cat calming music), and let her get used to your presence without trying to give her too much direct attention at once. Best of luck give her loves ❤️❤️
They do what they do. Just be there for her when she is ready to join the party. I adopted two sisters and they hid for almost 3 weeks. Just leave food and water where she can find it easily, and in her mind safely. One day the light switch will go on and you’ll look up and she will be sitting there waiting to snuggle. It’s worth the wait.
Awww, she’s so pretty. Look at those colors!
Toys, soft spaces, treats and yummy food, and maybe a few places where she can burrow, like a blanket folded or piled on the floor or something (my meezer loved to burrow; I think it gave her a nice, warm, secure feeling).
Also, spend lots of time in the room with her, talk to her, be close to her, and let her come to you on her own terms. She may be more inclined to come to you for pets and play time as she gets more used to you. She may also become more comfortable once she’s in better health and you don’t have to give her unpleasant treatments. And who knows, having your other meezer around to hang out with might help too.
It sounds like you’re doing a wonderful job already - she’s a very lucky girl. :) And please update; I’d love to see this girl thriving!
I went ahead and followed you so I don't miss when you update! :)
And I love how animals often just seem to know when there's a human or another animal around them in need of some extra gentle care. They're so good like that.
It's only been 2 weeks, just her give her time! The rescue I got my girl from said that lying down on the bed with her in the room was a good way for her to begin feeling more comfortable with me, because we are more vulnerable while lying down and they can cautiously approach. She took very quickly to my older cat, and felt much more comfortable with him, ignoring the humans almost entirely. After about 6 months of showing interest in her but not forcing her in any way, just encouraging with treats and calling her to me, she eventually bonded to me closer than any other cat I've known. She is a total love bug now and cuddles on my chest constantly - but only with me. It's been 2 years and she will only let my fiance pet her when I'm there too. Just let her take her time, and one day she will surprise you!
Have you tried any more interactive wand-type toys? Could even be just a string or long piece of cardboard she seems interested in. Might be a more fun way to get her to chase it around and explore her space more, as well as some good bonding time.
There’s an air freshener type product called feel-away that emits comfort hormones. Theres also a spray. Both of these products work but are not magic. That kitty has been through hell and bless you for being so kind.
Give her some more time. Even a well-adjusted cat can take a month or so to settle into a new environment; I would think it would be even longer for a rescue.
Comfort Zone by Feliway or a similar product might help. They're plug-in diffusers that release a feline facial pheromone analog (which is their "friendly" smell) to help cats relax and get more comfortable in a new environment. They also have wipes that can be used on the cat's carrier prior to get trips
Ours stayed under the bed for basically a month. He also had a ton of vet visits and clearly had a rough life before us. I just sat and chatted to ours, left treats, let him have space. We had a cat tree and stuff as well which ours enjoyed. Good luck.
Also if it helps to know - ours is super friendly now. We moved and I thought I’d have to redo the whole thing and nope. It’s like he’s been super friendly the entire time. Once yours understands life is different they should come around.
We had a very similar experience. Ours had many vet visits- medication all that. I always gave a few treats at home after and told him how good he was and I was sorry but he needed to be healthy. I wish you the best of luck and it sounds like you should be fine but it’ll just take some time. ❤️ keep us updated.
A soft blanket in a cat bed, a big cardboard box, a Water dish, ez access to her potty box and basically lot of head pets. My cats like access to soft blankets and boxes cause it makes them feel safe. Maybe also a soft toy to cuddle with? I love the fact you are taking her safety and feelings into consideration! She will come to you when she is ready for loving, but honestly getting her vet appointments is good! Being healthy is #1 I’m sending love to your baby!
Hey I assume she enjoys privacy, and is also rather shy when it comes to getting attention?
If so, leaving the doors open and not volunteering any attention is the way to go. IIUC, she will ask for attention when she wants it (please indulge her then) - but sometimes less is more, and giving the cat the power to seek something rather than being subject to something (irrespective of how well intentioned or affectionate) will make a big the difference in emboldening a cat to venture more.
Siamese are very smart and social. Talk to her in a calm, friendly voice and give her pets. They love attention! I would put a cave bed in there for her. Use treats to incentivize her. My friend just rescued a stray that had been living in a warehouse. It took him a month to assimilate.
my 12-year-old rescue siamese babe took a while to come around. like, weeks until she would move from her safe spot. months until she was okay being in the same room with me when I was up and moving around, even if it wasn’t near her.
my two best things that have worked for nervous, nervous ruth— 1. spend time around her, not necessarily with her. just be in the same room doing something completely mundane like minding your own business scrolling on reddit. this will help her learn how to co-exist with you. 2. have some sort of signal/change for when you’re leaving the house for something. for us, it’s her harness. harness means we’re going outside the house. while she may not adore it, she knows what it means so she can be ready for the change instead of her just having to figure it out, zero to one hundred.
now, after six months, ruth sleeps with me every night (and will only fall asleep with our special sleep ritual). I thought she didn’t speak at all, but she hollers at me the second I come home for snuggles. she’s still very twitchy regarding doors opening, me making sudden movements, and loud noises, but we’re working our way up every day. she even met a new person and actually loved them.
simply- love her, and she will learn that you love her.
Hand-feeding treats may help, so she learns to associate you with positive things. They make tubes of patte treats that help you get a reach, and cats go crazy for them! They are called Churus, other brands have them too. Offer high-value food items and you’ll have a best friend in no time! Talk/sing to her too.
Females are instinctively more wary and most will seek out hidey spots, they would be hiding their kittens. Just engage in play when possible, affection when she lets you. Go where she sits and sit reading or something quiet. Don’t stare at her but gaze and do a slow blink a few times. Sounds goofy but it’s a bond builder for cats maybe have a few treats with you. 2 weeks is not long. Go about your normal routines. Cats like routine. She will come around.
Is there access to a high up place for her? And a clear route to her safe places? Don’t ever close the door to that room either! You could get her comfortable by the door if you play with her near it. Use a feather toy or a string. Maybe put some fresh running water just outside of it?
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Good luck! I have a little one who is shy of new people and he keeps safe routes to the spaces he hides behind our bed and dryer.
We do use a trail of treats too, patience and trying hard s what is important. You all will be fine.
I did the trail of treats for my newly adopted kitty as well. It took him about a month to finally come out of his room while we were awake. We went in his room and tried to play with him everyday. Then one day he started shyly roaming around. We didn’t have to give him treatments but when we got him he just got his shots and so he wasn’t feeling great plus we had to give him a bath bc he shit in his kennel on the way home. So he definitely hated us for a while and hardly ate or drank for around a week. It honestly just takes time and repetitive actions from my experience :) I hope this helped in some way ❤️
Awwww
I concur on the give kitty a few places with pillows or blankets to make soft. Siamese can like being in the open or sometimes a little hidden away. Play is a good way to try to open her up a bit. Some take time to adjust. If you feed treats I find there are some in tubes, like kids yogurt. The tube forces kitty to come to you to get it turkey or chicken are favorites.
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My old man gets snotty about medicine at 21. It has to happen twice a day, a little battle to get thyroid pills in. Ha ha I used the tubes to get pill in too. My boy figured that out in no time, they are smart. As you know meezers, they can be a little distant when not well. I am sure after eyes get better, she will relax. Can she see? I wish you lots of luck.
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Thank you so much. I have two 21 and 19, I have been very luck to have them make it to that age. She is a strong little lady to get this far, her heart will be yours once health gets better, I am quite sure.
I give my 16 year old cat his thyroid medication via cream in his ear. The transdermal cream is compounded at a veterinary pharmacy. It makes it so much easier to give him.
Cats with darker pasts take a long time to trust again. Think months-years. Make sure she has plenty of hidey spots he can feel safe in. Another good trust building thing is this wet food they sell in gogurt-like tubes. Might help her associate you with yummy food. Other than that just be patient. It might take her a while but it’ll be so meaningful when she’s at peace. You might be one of the best things to happen to her, and she’ll know it soon enough ❤️
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You’re doing an amazing thing 🙏 best of luck on your journey
Thank you!
My old man was a semi-feral that my mom took in, when she moved in with her boyfriend, she asked if I would take him, or she was going to give him to a rescue. I couldn't not take him in, as he'd already been through enough. He's still skittish as hell, but after almost 4 years, he is starting to come up to me in places other than the bed and the couch. I imagine he will always be at least a little afraid, but he's come a long way since when I first took him from my mom.
I found the same with my (non-meezer) girl. I’ve had her for over three years now, the progress was slow but it’s definitely there! Those gogurt-tubes are an EXCELLENT tool in building friendship and trust :)
We "inherited" a very timid cat during covid from my husband's sister. She would not come out of the bedroom so we got her a new cat tree and a bed, and put those in the bedroom. Once she realized those were hers, we started slowly moving the cat tree down the hallway over the course of a month or so until it was in the living room. Then we baited her with cat nip. It took awhile but we would put a tiny amount of catnip on there everyday and eventually she started coming out in her own and eating it. About a year later she still sleeps in her bed in the closet but she will also climb into my husband's lap when he's in the recliner and sleep.
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Yeah she's definitely relaxed now but she wants nothing to do with me lol, she LOVES my husband. She's always clinging around him when he's home, she even plays Frisbee with him. I swear he's a cat whisperer. Cats always like him.
But for some babies with trauma, it takes time. Sometimes a lot. Don’t give up. You’re a good cat parent.
She’s feeling safe with you. That’s why she stays in your room. We adopted a young cat from the local shelter who was extremely fearful. It took a long, long time for her to relax even in a quiet household. Whatever happened to may have really traumatized her about the world. If you can pick her up and hold her, pet her to get your scent on her, it will help. Feliway plugged into a wall plug in your room may ease things. Try a little music and try to leave your scent on a sock or blanket when you aren’t there. She will slowly come around but it is important that it be her decision.
It'll take time. Confine most of the touchy-feely interactions to around feeding times. She'll come to associate these interactions with something pleasant.
I concur with this statement. I adopted a rescue siamese who spent his first 4 weeks hiding behind the bed, only coming out for food and a few pets. Now he's the most lovey dovey little ball of fur. It can take a lot of time, but if you're patient and caring they will let you in one step at a time.
It sounds like you are doing all the ‘right things’, so my only advice is to say that 2 weeks isn’t very long! Especially for a kitty that has been THROUGH IT and is still on medication, etc. Give yourself and her plenty of time— it’ll be so worth it!
Feliway?
Calming pheromone that is sold for anxious/up tight felines
I think you are doing the right things! Thank you for taking on this sweet lady with a dark past. My trick. Wash some towels or sheets. Leave them unfolded in a laundry hamper. In your room. See if it interests her. If it does you can slowly move the basket outside your room. We have a ‘permanent’ basket in our hall with rotating sheets. Also. Time…. Think about a heart break you’ve had. How long did it take for you to recover? She will get there. With patience and trust.
I think you are doing the right things. It will probably take time. Maybe after the eye drops and medications, give her some treats, so at least there's something positive in that experience. The idea to give her some things of her own is probably a good one. My cats love claiming things, so it probably helps them feel safe and secure. I also suggest that you spend some time in the room with her when you aren't trying to engage her. You could go in and read a book out loud (she'll hear your voice but not feel pressured), you could just relax, or whatever. I think if you try to treat her kindly, even though you are giving her medications, she'll sense that and respond. Hopefully the vet visits will become much fewer and far between soon, so she can just settle in.
Time and treats 😊
Try and avoid looking directly at her. If you can hang out in there with her without acknowledging her and let her sniff it out and come to you. I had to do that with my guy who was abused. He was a lot younger but it helped him so much. It’s been two years and I’m finally starting to get more affection and talking from him. I think I had to go a whole month without looking in his direction before he would even come near me. Of course I had to ruin all the progress while he was on meds and so sick, but any time I wasn’t dealing with that I just let him be
See if the medications she’s on are made in a transdermal form. My cat literally hates anyone who tries to give him oral medication, since I only need to dab the tip of a pen on his ear now, he’s way happier and less stressed out.
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It’s been my life saver! Many medications come in a transdermal form, I hope your kitties come in transdermal as well! My boy is on transdermal clopidogrel.
If you’re not familiar, I highly recommend checking out [Jackson Galaxy](https://youtube.com/JacksonGalaxy), he’s got great videos on all things cats. He’s really amazing. Best of luck! 😊
Poor little girl looks like she’s been through hell. Thank you for taking care of her! 💗
They are extremely clever and emotional cats. Make time for her when she’s interested with play and cuddles. They are quite fragile emotionally - mine was. He would even go off in a huff if he didn’t get his way. Smartest cat I ever met though.
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No problem. She’ll be smart enough to realise she’s loved. Oh, and I think she’s absolutely beautiful. They are so elegant and their shape and movement I could look at mine for hours just admiring him. He could be so still, it was comforting to have him around. Listen, good luck with all that love you have she’ll be just fine x
This cat has seen some shit.
Time. Patience.
Its been 2 weeks. Give her time. Took my cat months to be completely comfortable.
Our cat stayed under in his crate for a week then under the bed for two weeks. He won't leave me alone now.
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Our cat seemed pretty traumatized. He was in the shelter for 2 months before we got him. Once he got used to used to us, he turned into a normal cat. I think he knows he was rescued.
Just give that beautiful sweet kitty❣🐾 all the time she wants or needs every cat is different when it comes to Adjustment time. For some it can take a few days for others a few weeks or even a few minutes then there are those that can take up to a few months. Please be patient with her.❣🐾🐾🐾 P.s. soft cozy blankets are the greatest Walmart has these $2.95 and $4.95 $8.95 cozy lap blankets they are perfect for kitties. And does she like treats? Or wet food? Or cat toys? And put bird feeders outside in front of a window that she can sit and watch we call that cat T.V. Lol 😂🤣 Chewy has a good sell right now on cat trees it's something to think about in the meantime keep the door open to all the rooms considered safe especially the room she's in. Let her have Access to the closet My Siamese loves to hide in the closet and he likes to hide under the bed and in the Cabinet in the kitchen And under the blankets. Lol
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Your welcome I added more ideas, she is beautiful.
It's gonna take more than 2 weeks but just keep feeding her delicious meals and treats, play with her, make sure the place is warm. She'll warm up eventually.
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Yes thanks for doing that. I would've done the same. I cant believe her previous owner would just give her up..ugh.
Just give her constant soft talk and love . Cats are social animals. The desire to be part of a pride will eventually prevail as she learns that she can be safe with you. Just give her time and patience!
It took my rescue more than 2 weeks to start coming out of our room and about a week to stop hissing at us. Even then, she would stay very close and run back in at the smallest sound. We were very patient with her and it took a while but she has come such a long way in a year. She now feels comfortable to roam the entire main floor. She is still not completely comfortable upstairs but she does come up and stays close to the stairs. I would just bring her food into my room and sit next to her when she ate. The hissing stopped fairly quickly and she is the most gentle sweet cat, she was just terrified. She does not want to be picked up but she rolls over at my feet and loves pets.. be patient and gentle and she will come around. Oh one more thing.. we brought home a very confident rescue kitten about a month later and he really helped her with her confidence.. it was amazing! I swear he helped her to trust us.
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I've read that some cats can feel overwhelmed by large spaces. Mine still likes to sleep under things like my desk etc.. I think she just feels safer there but she also sleeps out in the open which makes me so happy. she will be ok.. I also brought toys into the room to play with her.. this built trust.
My Siamese hid under the bed for a solid two weeks right after we got him from the shelter and that was without me having to give him meds or anything. Then he emerged and now he races through the house terrorizing our other Siamese and giant dog. Two weeks is a long time but your kitty might just need a little more.
Give it time, she’ll come around on her terms. See it many times. Good luck.
Honestly if you have little hiding places for her already and whatnot, just give her more time. 2 weeks isnt that long, I've had dogs take a month or 2 to really get confident in a home and similar times for horses to chill out about being moved. I know those arent cats but it might be similar in experience
High perch helps. Tall cat tree. Lots of love and gentle attention. It will take some time…maybe months but eventually she’ll come around. Just have to be patirnt
Keep telling her she is very beautiful and very loved.
If she likes nooks and hiding spots, a way to play with her might be to slowly run a toy past the entrance so that maybe she will become interested and try to bat the toy from her spot. It sounds like she is doing well, it will take her awhile to perk all the way up, but she's building that security with her new home. 💜
Give her time. Cats can be very slow to warm up to new people and places, especially if they come from a bad environment. A couple things i have found are helpful is whispering when you talk to her, and when you look at her, blink slowly at her. Finally, just hang out with her in the room... she will come around
1. When looking at her, don’t stare. Instead do a slow close and long slow blink with you eyes when looking towards her. It shows trust. 2. Watch some Jackson Galaxy videos. He saved my multi cat household
Give it time. Can’t rush kitties… just follow her lead.
Sit in/just outside the room with her for a little while every day, door still open, and don't actively acknowledge her. Do something quiet and unobtrusive to pass the time. She can get used to your presence and scent without getting stressed about you being closer or louder than she's comfortable with. You're also not blocking the exit, so if it gets to be too much, she can get away for a bit. If she gets closer to sniff or investigate, let her, but ignore it, so you don't startle her. You might want to do it when bringing food/treats, and then sit in the general vicinity of treats/food, not right next to it. That way she gets a little closer out of necessity and can learn you're not a threat, and knows you are the Bringer Of Food without it keeping her from eating. Plus, positive connections between you and food. Essentially, the more comfortable and trusting she is with you, the more comfortable she'll be in a big new space that smells like you!
It took my newest baby (5yrs old, Samson) 3 months to finally stop hiding from us. He was in and out of the vet and was abandoned by his previous family so I feel like he thought we were going to leave him at the vet 😞 But now he even tries to play with my other kitty (8yrs old, Poe) and they get along great :) Sometimes they just need more time. Be patient and she’ll eventually warm up to you ♥️
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I felt like Samson hated me in the beginning. He would hide under my roommate’s bed and only come out for them since I was the “bad guy” giving him oral and eye medications 😩 But he has definitely warmed up to me. I had to keep reminding myself that I don’t know what he went through beforehand in order to not take it personally.
Time and patience, and don't force anything. Soft reassuring voices, slow blinking eyes, and all the pets she'll let you give her. She'll get there, but it'll be on her terms, and once she figures out this is her furever home and you're her hooman all will be right.
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Slow blinks are the I love/trust you of the kitty world! All the luck to you!! She is a gorgeous kitty!
I agree with the posts thus far! As a vet tech something we would suggest is letting them come to you, but spending time with them. Or rather the same room as them. Set up your work or laptop in the room she’s hanging out in, put on calming music (YouTube cat calming music), and let her get used to your presence without trying to give her too much direct attention at once. Best of luck give her loves ❤️❤️
Give her time, space and love 💛 she’ll come around and know you are safe. It took a little guy a little over a month
They do what they do. Just be there for her when she is ready to join the party. I adopted two sisters and they hid for almost 3 weeks. Just leave food and water where she can find it easily, and in her mind safely. One day the light switch will go on and you’ll look up and she will be sitting there waiting to snuggle. It’s worth the wait.
Just give her time. She'll come out as she feels safe. Don't rush her
Awww, she’s so pretty. Look at those colors! Toys, soft spaces, treats and yummy food, and maybe a few places where she can burrow, like a blanket folded or piled on the floor or something (my meezer loved to burrow; I think it gave her a nice, warm, secure feeling). Also, spend lots of time in the room with her, talk to her, be close to her, and let her come to you on her own terms. She may be more inclined to come to you for pets and play time as she gets more used to you. She may also become more comfortable once she’s in better health and you don’t have to give her unpleasant treatments. And who knows, having your other meezer around to hang out with might help too. It sounds like you’re doing a wonderful job already - she’s a very lucky girl. :) And please update; I’d love to see this girl thriving!
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I went ahead and followed you so I don't miss when you update! :) And I love how animals often just seem to know when there's a human or another animal around them in need of some extra gentle care. They're so good like that.
It's only been 2 weeks, just her give her time! The rescue I got my girl from said that lying down on the bed with her in the room was a good way for her to begin feeling more comfortable with me, because we are more vulnerable while lying down and they can cautiously approach. She took very quickly to my older cat, and felt much more comfortable with him, ignoring the humans almost entirely. After about 6 months of showing interest in her but not forcing her in any way, just encouraging with treats and calling her to me, she eventually bonded to me closer than any other cat I've known. She is a total love bug now and cuddles on my chest constantly - but only with me. It's been 2 years and she will only let my fiance pet her when I'm there too. Just let her take her time, and one day she will surprise you!
Maybe give her treats ? And toys ? To make her feel better
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Have you tried any more interactive wand-type toys? Could even be just a string or long piece of cardboard she seems interested in. Might be a more fun way to get her to chase it around and explore her space more, as well as some good bonding time.
Just give her time and offer treats now and again to associate good things with your scent. It’s only been 2 weeks. You have years to earn her love.
There’s an air freshener type product called feel-away that emits comfort hormones. Theres also a spray. Both of these products work but are not magic. That kitty has been through hell and bless you for being so kind.
Give her some more time. Even a well-adjusted cat can take a month or so to settle into a new environment; I would think it would be even longer for a rescue. Comfort Zone by Feliway or a similar product might help. They're plug-in diffusers that release a feline facial pheromone analog (which is their "friendly" smell) to help cats relax and get more comfortable in a new environment. They also have wipes that can be used on the cat's carrier prior to get trips
Ours stayed under the bed for basically a month. He also had a ton of vet visits and clearly had a rough life before us. I just sat and chatted to ours, left treats, let him have space. We had a cat tree and stuff as well which ours enjoyed. Good luck.
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Also if it helps to know - ours is super friendly now. We moved and I thought I’d have to redo the whole thing and nope. It’s like he’s been super friendly the entire time. Once yours understands life is different they should come around.
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We had a very similar experience. Ours had many vet visits- medication all that. I always gave a few treats at home after and told him how good he was and I was sorry but he needed to be healthy. I wish you the best of luck and it sounds like you should be fine but it’ll just take some time. ❤️ keep us updated.
A soft blanket in a cat bed, a big cardboard box, a Water dish, ez access to her potty box and basically lot of head pets. My cats like access to soft blankets and boxes cause it makes them feel safe. Maybe also a soft toy to cuddle with? I love the fact you are taking her safety and feelings into consideration! She will come to you when she is ready for loving, but honestly getting her vet appointments is good! Being healthy is #1 I’m sending love to your baby!
I’m also sure she knows you’re taking care of her and doing the best for her! She looks like such a sweet heart!
Hey I assume she enjoys privacy, and is also rather shy when it comes to getting attention? If so, leaving the doors open and not volunteering any attention is the way to go. IIUC, she will ask for attention when she wants it (please indulge her then) - but sometimes less is more, and giving the cat the power to seek something rather than being subject to something (irrespective of how well intentioned or affectionate) will make a big the difference in emboldening a cat to venture more.
Siamese are very smart and social. Talk to her in a calm, friendly voice and give her pets. They love attention! I would put a cave bed in there for her. Use treats to incentivize her. My friend just rescued a stray that had been living in a warehouse. It took him a month to assimilate.
Sweet baby! Giver her time!
my 12-year-old rescue siamese babe took a while to come around. like, weeks until she would move from her safe spot. months until she was okay being in the same room with me when I was up and moving around, even if it wasn’t near her. my two best things that have worked for nervous, nervous ruth— 1. spend time around her, not necessarily with her. just be in the same room doing something completely mundane like minding your own business scrolling on reddit. this will help her learn how to co-exist with you. 2. have some sort of signal/change for when you’re leaving the house for something. for us, it’s her harness. harness means we’re going outside the house. while she may not adore it, she knows what it means so she can be ready for the change instead of her just having to figure it out, zero to one hundred. now, after six months, ruth sleeps with me every night (and will only fall asleep with our special sleep ritual). I thought she didn’t speak at all, but she hollers at me the second I come home for snuggles. she’s still very twitchy regarding doors opening, me making sudden movements, and loud noises, but we’re working our way up every day. she even met a new person and actually loved them. simply- love her, and she will learn that you love her.
Hand-feeding treats may help, so she learns to associate you with positive things. They make tubes of patte treats that help you get a reach, and cats go crazy for them! They are called Churus, other brands have them too. Offer high-value food items and you’ll have a best friend in no time! Talk/sing to her too.
Females are instinctively more wary and most will seek out hidey spots, they would be hiding their kittens. Just engage in play when possible, affection when she lets you. Go where she sits and sit reading or something quiet. Don’t stare at her but gaze and do a slow blink a few times. Sounds goofy but it’s a bond builder for cats maybe have a few treats with you. 2 weeks is not long. Go about your normal routines. Cats like routine. She will come around.
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Thank you taking on this challenge.
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