Darcy is still here. She still enjoys eating my food and pooping in the litter box I clean for her, but she is still not a fan of me. I pull her out of hiding each time I visit and hold her until she calms and I scratch her neck and flank which she seems to like.
Some times I ignore her to see if she'll come out on her own. Sometimes she will, most of the time she won't. She enjoys playing so that will always pull her out. The other day she came out, walked toward me and hid in the box near the couch (see photo), which I took as a sign that while she still doesn't trust me, I've been promoted to benefit of the doubt.
And then last night...
She stays with me because I gently restrain her and redirect her when she starts to leave. After I've held her for a while, I stop redirecting and if she wants to leave I let it happen. Shortly after the above video, I had hoped she was happy enough to stay but she left just as soon as I gave her that option. It hurt a little that I couldn't convince her to stay, but I have to remind myself that not all cats are lap cats.
As much as I enjoy her here, it is beyond time for her to go. I hope her people show up soon
Still, Darcy has come a long way.
ReplyDeleteAt the end of the video, her face seemed to say "did I just purr?" I hope she finds a great new home soon.
ReplyDeleteCats are so surprising, when you least expect it!
ReplyDeleteshe has made progress....and it still never fails to surprise me the changes you can see once they get to a forever home. paws crossed
ReplyDeleteLove the video. Darcy is so adorable. Niko is not a lap cat but he is a sweetheart :-)
ReplyDeleteNice clip of Darcy
ReplyDeleteWell, we are happy that she has made progress, She'll probably blossom in a forever home!
ReplyDeleteNice progresses ! Purrs
ReplyDeleteMy money's on you, Connie!
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