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crosinski

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41. She's still hiding for most of the day.

Reply to niyad (Reply #40)

Mon Mar 30, 2026, 07:01 PM

Mar 2026

But she does come out in the evening for pets and love. I’ve lived with and loved many cats through the years, but this hiding is new to me. I feel as though I should be doing more to help her adjust, but don’t want to scare her!

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We adopted a cat today! [View all] crosinski Mar 2026 OP

When she does, please share a photo The Blue Flower Mar 2026 #1

Yes, I'll take some photos as soon as she does. crosinski Mar 2026 #4

Poor kitty does not know how lucky they are, yet! applegrove Mar 2026 #2

We're really looking forward to her joining the family! crosinski Mar 2026 #5

Congratulations ! Nigrum Cattus Mar 2026 #3

Thanks crosinski Mar 2026 #6

Good for you - and her! biophile Mar 2026 #7

In my eyes you are a hero crosinski Mar 2026 #15

Thank you- it's so hard to give them up! 😢 biophile Mar 2026 #18

Hey You..... IcyPeas Mar 2026 #8

I don't know about awesome crosinski Mar 2026 #14

Congrats! The Cat Distribution System has smiled upon you. SheltieLover Mar 2026 #9

Yes, the distribution system is a mysterious thing! crosinski Mar 2026 #13

It most assuredly is! SheltieLover Mar 2026 #16

Congratulations to you and to Munchkin! MIButterfly Mar 2026 #10

Thank you and oh my ... crosinski Mar 2026 #12

Two meows for the smell of frying hamburger... crosinski Mar 2026 #11

Wait till she figures out you folks have opposable thumbs SheltieLover Mar 2026 #17

❤️😻❤️ littlemissmartypants Mar 2026 #19

My cat did that when I first brought him home, I panicked because I couldn't find him! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2026 #20

I have a cat sanctuary in South Texas. hamsterjill Mar 2026 #21

She was in a very crowded and noisy shelter, so having all this new space to explore must seem very strange. crosinski Mar 2026 #29

She's probably too stressed to let her guard down much. hamsterjill Mar 2026 #33

They didn't mention her history ... crosinski Mar 2026 #35

🎉 congratulations!! debsy Mar 2026 #22

Happy Day for you and Munchkin! Bayard Mar 2026 #23

She came out for a while! crosinski Mar 2026 #24

Sweet!💗💗💗😊 Hope22 Mar 2026 #26

Congratulations! AltairIV Mar 2026 #25

Awwww! She will come out when she learns she's safe. CousinIT Mar 2026 #27

She went off to explore the house again, and now she's come back to be with us. crosinski Mar 2026 #30

That's just great crosinski! CountAllVotes Mar 2026 #28

I don't think I would have the patience to take in feral cats ... crosinski Mar 2026 #32

It was not difficult at all! CountAllVotes Mar 2026 #38

I'm so glad you found her! crosinski Mar 2026 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Apr 2026 #46

How did you know she was "the one"? 3catwoman3 Mar 2026 #31

We took the first cat we met! crosinski Mar 2026 #34

How did Munchkin do overnight? irisblue Mar 2026 #36

She did alright, but she's back to hiding again today. crosinski Mar 2026 #37

One on my cats liked sleeping in my closet so I made a cozy spot for him irisblue Mar 2026 #39

How is the new baby doing today? niyad Mar 2026 #40

She's still hiding for most of the day. crosinski Mar 2026 #41

Please continue to give her time and space. The fact that she is coming out at all, niyad Mar 2026 #42

She's sitting near me right now, and she seems calm. crosinski Mar 2026 #43

My furbaby and I send loving wishes for her full acceptance of her niyad Mar 2026 #44