Good morning--mid morning--- Later than late posting--- --- You remember that beautiful cat tree that Himself put together--?--Sushi will not go near it--
In fact , she is hiding in our closet--I have been moving it , here , there and everywhere. She continues to hide-Poor girl eh?-- So I have some questions for yu all who are cat lovers---Will she eventually use it?--- I placed it beside the one cat tree she had--She still hid----would not come out--so, I put it in the hallway where , if she sat on it, she could see us all down in the living room-- -Nope--would not come out---So now. it is across the room from the old cat tree in front of a tall mirror-- and--She is STILL in the closet-- Should I just leave it?--Will she eventually go to the new one?--- What do you think?--I put the old cat tree back where it was in front of the window in the study here--and she is in the closet--STILL!
Other than that, life is good----Himself is happy to be home here--It is HAIR DAY -and to-day the fabulous Hair Lady, is going to put highlights in my greyish brown hair--Hopefully Himself will be kind to Lopez--while I am there--
-To-day is a new day--- and here we are--a part of it---I hope you are strong to-day---I know that you probably already are---
It's Kathy. I'm so sorry about little Sushi. I don't know enough about cats to offer any suggestions. I have had cats most of my adult life but it seems they just do whatever they decide to do! My last cat, Sheba, passed away a year ago. She had been my mom's cat and she was at least 18 years old but she was a bossy thing wanting what she wanted when she wanted it! I'm so glad himself likes going to the day center. I think it's good for him to be around other people and also good for you to have some peace! My husband has a studio downstairs and spends a lot of his time down there but I do enjoy the times when he is not home. I don't have to worry about being interrupted! Have a good day today!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy--- I guess she is just plain scared of new stuff- Himself does go tomorrow to the Dy Program---It is such a good thing for him--Who would think eh?-Lynda
DeleteLeave the cat tree wherever it is that you originally planned to put it and give it time. Or have himself disassemble it and send it back. I had a cat that never used the new cat tree, but cats are funny and she may eventually decide it is okay. Good luck! She will come out of the closet eventually if you leave her alone.
ReplyDeleteYes--I have the tree in one place--no more moving it--AND--She is out of the closet--for now-- LOL--- Lynda
DeleteGood morning, my precious friend. I am taking my time with this so I don't forget the steps to be sure it posts.
ReplyDeleteDoes Sushi respond to catnip? You could rub some on the cat tree. Otherwise, I'd just say to have patience and wait 'til it is more familiar. If you keep moving it and trying to 'force it,' she will probably keep avoiding it.
I used to highlight my hair, too. It has been several years now that I haven't. I believe due to genetics and Rx drugs I took for quite awhile, my hair seems more fragile. It is thinning, and I have some bald spots. Ergo, I want to be as gentle with it as possible.
You're getting more snow?! I know you are really anxious for spring! Even with the slush and mud, it's better than mountains of snow and everything icy!
It's due to be 20 degrees over freezing today! The sun is out, and we are happy with our current weather. We'll see what next week will bring.
Please be extra careful shoveling, sis! You (and I) are no longer a 'spring chicken.' Hopefully, your wonderful son will help. Also, hopefully, you will get some time to relax after chores and hair. {{{HUGS}}}
We had a very mild day here to-day but I hear Friday night we will be back to cold temps and more SNOW---Yikes-- The snow was melting on our roof to-day-- sounded like SPRING--Lynda
DeleteNever raised a cat, so can’t tell you anything but hope Sushi warms up to the new cat tree!
ReplyDeleteHOPE you enjoy your hair day. Yes, for sure, hope that Himself is kind to Lopez.
Here’s to a good Thursday.
Hugs
barb
Hi Barb-- I had the hair done--feels better-- and Fred seemed to manage OK--I always worry that he won't--Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda. Great inserts today. Always enjoy your positivity and motivation.
ReplyDeleteRe Sushi. Lynda, cats do what they do when they do it. Put the tree in the spot you want it and leave it there. She may never get on it. Give it some time and ignore her and tree. You "might" want to try putting a toy, catnip or a treat on it. Again, she may decide she never wants to be on it. Give it a few weeks and if nothing changes, have himself dismantle it and send it back or sell it.
Glad it's hair day and hilights. Hoping there's no reason for you to go shovel and mess up your hair.
Be safe and well. Stay strong. Hang in.
Hugs and blessings
Marge in St.Louis 50F today
Oh Marge--so nice to have new hair--with highlites--Lynda
DeleteIf your kitty is afraid of the new cat tree, having it by the mirror probably won't help. It is more visually stimulating now. I hope your kitty feels better about everything soon.
ReplyDeleteBrennan so nice to meet yu --and thanks for being here-- such a nice cat tree-if I were her, I'd be up on in a flash-- Lynda
DeleteHello, Marti here. I personally would just take the other one away, sprinkle a bunch of catnip (if she likes it), or other cat treats on it, and/or rub her scent on it, and leave it be. She'll come around, I'm sure. Leave it up a month or two, or longer. If she STILL won't go near it, then I guess you will have to bring back the other one, LOL. I'm all for tough love here. :)
ReplyDeleteI shall persevere here with this new one plus the old one--- Lordy Be!--Lynda
DeleteIf you leave it alone, possibly she will try it...it is something new in her world and it is scary. put the old one in a closet and set the new one where her old one was, maybe drop a little catnip treat on top. She is afraid of something different....if you keep moving it, it does scare her more.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week this week.
I have it out --and tomorrow Ill pick up some cat nip--Here
Delete's hoping--Lynda
Since she was a feral cat, she will probably always be leery of new things and every time it gets moved it is another "new" thing. Put it in the place where you think it will be best and then leave it and ignore it and her.
ReplyDeleteIf you have never given her catnip before, I would not try that yet as some cats mellow and some cats get mean, just like the ways people react to alcohol. My sweet little one is a very mean drunk...
She does NOT get catnip!!!
The less you seem to care about whether she will use it, the more likely she will actually use it.
Good luck!!!
Ooops!! I didn't proofread enough, it is MT-MOONCHASER, not MY-MOONCHASER. Also forgot to add that my name is Merrilyn.
DeleteOK--It is not going to be moved--- We shall see what happens-- and ye, she was a Ferral cat--Yu guys are so good --- Hugs, Lynda
DeleteMerrilyn--- What a pretty name--Lynda
DeleteThat’s why there are NO dog trees. Set it down, leave it be. Quit fussing, please. Hope you had your hair done.
ReplyDeleteI love your comments--- and yes, I put the new tree back and we shall see how it goes--LOL--Hugs, Lynda
DeleteI would not dismantle it and return because since Himself put it together and, I'm sure was proud of his accomplishment, taking it down might send him into the wrong frame of mind. It gives you something to keep praising him for and these days that is not a common occurance. If Sushi doesn't like it, Sushi is the loser and there isn't much you can do. Give him time. Dot
ReplyDeleteDot---- Yu are so right--Whatta accomplishment by Himself eh, to put that thing together--Thanks--Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda! I'm just a yorkie mom but I would probably leave it in one place. You could try some treats on it. I trained my yorkies to go up steps by putting treats on the steps. lol I hope you had a good hair day. Your weather does not sound pleasant. It was rainy all day in Ohio. It will be sunny and warm tomorrow and then freezing on Saturday. Sunday and Monday it will be warm again. Crazy weather! Enjoy your evening!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynda: Don't know much about cats but didn't it take Sushi a very long time to just come out from under the bed years ago? So I expect it will take her a long time to adapt to a new tree. And hopefully himself can wait for that to happen instead of getting mad about it after putting all that work into it. Hope you had a good time at the hairdressers. Hugs Brenda
ReplyDeleteBrenda YU are so right--I had forgotten about that--yes--3-4 mos to just come put from under our bed-- Thanks for the reminder-- Love yu for reminding me-Lynda
Deletewith the cats here and the cat tree I had to put it where I wanted it to be and leave it alone they now are all over it and it did take them a while but it is well used now
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