I won't be posting a Feline Friday every week but as Jass is still quite new to us, her progress may be interesting to you.
She has had the halter on and although it doesn't worry her, she doesn't like the process of having it put on. She hasn't been outside, unless it has been after I've gone to bed. She continues to settle in and is more and more relaxed. She does not like the vacuum cleaner. Even without the stick attached and the unit turned off, she gives the head a good hiss. But as long as she is not on the floor, we can still vacuum and she doesn't move.
Last week I bought an assortment of toys and she has been playing with them. Her favourite is a life sized soft mouse, which she tortures as she would a real mouse. She chases a ball, and then stands over it. She has occasional zoomies. I told the lads to not overuse the laser pointer I bought, but of course they did, so she lost interest in chasing the red dot. Boy, did she have initial fun with it though. Maybe after a break, it will again have some appeal to her.
All in all, she has adjusted well. She hasn't visibly put on weight, and I keep meaning to check, but she eats well enough, which she wasn't initially.
A most unlady like pose.See that looseish piece of leather hanging at the back of the chair. I saw she moved it accidently while she was running around. I wondered if she had noticed it.
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I do miss having cats, but we are away too much. That is why we downsized.
ReplyDeleteYeah, when our pets died, it was a relief to be able shut the door and go. Even more so when we moved here and didn't have to worry about a garden.
DeleteShe’s truly making herself at home, with all her quirks, playfulness, and cautious curiosity shining through
ReplyDeleteShe is interesting and amusing, Roentare.
DeleteCats have their own personality. I love that Jass is settling in so nicely. You were very sensible not to get a kitten. Ye gads! Maytag goes to his new hope tomorrow morning. Tim said 'He's awfully cute, but I am glad he is going." Into everything and won't leave the big cats alone.
ReplyDeleteDebby, yes I've had childhood experiences of kittens, and though cute at times, they can be pains.
DeleteI miss having a pet around, have had them forever but the building does not allow in spite of all the pleas. They are such a joy. And she looks like a great cat.
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WWW, in normal owned or rented accommodation here, you have a right to have pets, if they don't cause a nuisance. I think where you live is not a normal owned or rented property, and it would be much the same here. Some older people's accommodation will allow existing pets, but not new ones.
DeleteShe's made herself at home and be thankful she doesn't eat like "Garfield" the cartoon cat who downs entire lasangas.
ReplyDeleteRiver, that's funny. Jass has no interest in human food. Well not yet.
DeleteNice looking cat she is, Andrew and seems to be bringing you much fun..
ReplyDeleteYes, she is Margaret.
DeleteBeautiful cat...we didn't buy those electric recliners because cats and dogs can get caught in them...we bought Stressless recliners...no such problems...Peta
ReplyDeletePeta, I can imagine what could happen, especially electric ones.
DeleteJass is so pretty and knows she's found a good home.
ReplyDeleteYes, she has JB.
DeleteShe looks well settled and it's fun to read about x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Thanks Alison.
DeleteCats seem to feel safe in enclosed spaces.
ReplyDeleteIndeed TP. For a while she was using the inside of my wardrobe.
DeleteWatch the toys. The floor of my sister's house is covered in them. I have to walk carefully.
ReplyDeleteNoted. Yes, I have discovered the potential already, when it is dark.
DeleteShe is beautiful and perfect for you.
ReplyDeleteStrayer, she is lying on the carpet in the sun now, occasionally make a soft little mew.
DeleteJass is a lucky cat to have been chosen by you. I look forward to more of her adventures, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteYou would love old Quebec City.
Pat, I am sure I would. Hilly cities are always more interesting, I find.
DeleteWait, you got a CAT? I missed that news! She's very beautiful and fluffy. I bet she'll get interested in the laser pointer again after a break.
ReplyDeleteSteve,t here must be six posts about her by now, over four weeks.
DeleteI also hide from vacuum cleaners!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you're enjoying her.
Naughty Kylie.
DeleteWe are enjoying her.
My cats hated the vacuum cleaner too, I think it's the noise. They would just hide. She's certainly making herself at home. Mine loved tiny spaces...I had an empty shoe box to throw out and one rolled up in it. Another time it was an empty plant pot...they can be so funny😁 .
ReplyDeleteSami, they do find the strangest places to be comfortable. She doesn't exactly hide from the cleaner, she watches it from a safe height. But even if off, she does not like the unit to be near her.
DeleteShe's beautiful. :) All pets have their quirks, for sure.
ReplyDeleteShe is a very quirky cat, Darla.
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