A Narrow World For Now

Some readers may be wondering about the lack of news regarding the Cosy Apartment’s newest inmate, Brazil. The fact is that his reaction to the change in his homes has been extreme.

He didn’t eat for several days following his arrival here. It wasn’t a case of not having the right food. The food which he usually eats was offered. Indeed, a large assortment was offered, hard and soft, during the day and the night. He was undoubtedly hungry but had determined, probably both consciously and subconsciously, not to eat. He was angry, scared and confused.

But two nights ago, Brazil nibbled a small amount. Last night, he ate more, from both the hard- and soft-food laid out for him in the evening. I was worried that he did not consume anything during the sunny hours between the two nights, but I think now that, until he grows more accustomed to his new residence, Brazil may eat only during the night, when he feels safe. Confined right now to the library, he has nonetheless been active during the dark hours, as well. His use of the litter-box has been satisfactory, both in quality and quantity (considering his food intake) from the beginning.

The goal remains to bring Brazil to the level of being adoptable. That goal may take longer than I had anticipated, but it is still attainable. Furthermore, from what I have seen from other shy foster-cats, if successful, an integration here will shorten, perhaps even negate, similar troubles elsewhere. But first things first. He will eat more, grow used to me and meet the other beasts, the presence of whom he knows. Once done, Brazil will be ready for wider worlds.