It’s interesting, fun and gratifying to watch a cat become braver.
Only a couple of weeks ago, Brazil, if he found himself on my bed when I walked in the room, would jump off of it. Now, he has come to realise that he is allowed to be there, unless he is clearly ready to threaten Imogen, who might also be on the bed. I practiced ignoring him, walking around the bed without reference to him, when I saw him there, and now he knows that he need not immediately flee. He is comfortable enough at this point to snooze there – though taking Imo’s preferred spot at the top of the bed next to the pillow may be sheer provocation.
As well, I had a visitor yesterday – a human visitor – and not only did Shimmer not hide in a closet or under the bed – he lie on a cat-tree in the bedroom – but he actually came out to look at her in the sitting room.
Some
day, Brazil may even interact with other people. Crazier things have happened.
It's good to hear that he's become so much braver than when he first moved in with you. He knows he has a good home.
ReplyDeleteI love the photos. He looks right at home on your bed. He is coming around slowly but surely. We worked with one cat at the animal shelter for a year before she would come down from the top of the supply cabinets and interact with us.
ReplyDeleteHe's a handsome boy who does not want to live any place else, so he tries to stay under the radar.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see. It is lovely when there is such confidence growing. Hopefully they leave the pillow to you?
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That's very brave, bravo!
ReplyDeleteGlad Brazil is getting braver.
ReplyDeleteCourage!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Brazil!
ReplyDeleteBrazil...NOW you're cookin'!
ReplyDeleteIt is good he is become more brave and more settled an at home there
ReplyDeleteSuch good progress.
ReplyDeleteBravo Brazil! Glad to hear he's getting more courageous.
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