Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Time, Mountains and Cats

Given time, much can change in a cat’s life, and in her attitude. Playing is always a good sign in a cat. Portia had played a little previous to this weekend, but on Saturday and Sunday, she was more active, especially with a string-toy. She also wrestles with a fuzzy mouse on her own, which is, I think, a better sign.





She still spends much time in the library, though that doesn’t worry me. She knows there are other cats in the apartment, and isn’t keen on meeting them right now. Periodically, Renn and Tucker will use the library’s litter-box, and Neville favours its water-bowl; the Former Thin Man also likes to stare at Portia, though I try to discourage this. Even so, the newcomer feels the library is her safe-zone, and is secure there. When she wants that extra bit of security, she retreats to the corner behind a bookcase.


But when she comes out, she explores. Yesterday, she found a box, in which she spent some time scrabbling with her claws, fighting with a mouse, and relaxing.



Later, in the evening, I sat on the library couch with her, me at one end, and she at the other. (There isn’t much space between us, but she has kept it, nonetheless.) This time, however, she adjusted her position, and lie beside me, up against me. I stroked her head, and she purred. This won’t happen every time we are together, but it happened last night.



Progress is slow, but it is progress, and we both have time. Time erodes mountains, so maybe it will do the same to Portia’s suspicions and distrust.


14 comments:

  1. I think she's making fantastic progress, and actually speedier than I imagined! :-)

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  2. Considering how short a time Portia has been with you, I think she's made remarkable progress!

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  3. I think that is excellent progress! Way to go Portia!

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  4. Portia appears to be giving in to her new surroundings with grace and dignity. She is a beautiful calico for sure. Fun to see she was willing to lay right up by you while you were reading. I still think Neville is trying to decide if he can chat her up.

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  5. I agree with Lynn...Neville has a plan.
    I too think as does Undine, that Portia has made excellent progress. Next week will put this week in the dust as far as being friendly and trusting is concerned.
    The last picture with the golden lamp light and she on the bookcase is really very charming and calming. If it were I, I would be tempted to print, even a 5X7, and frame it for the desk or occasional table.

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  6. It seems that Portia is relaxing more every day. Maybe Neville sits and looks at her trying to decide whether they can become friends. I would hope they do.

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  7. Great to read that Portia is taking small steps.

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  8. 984 pawz UP two ewe portia....all thingz in time and thiz time iz yur time ta take time ....we iz buzzed happee ta lurn ewe N dad
    chillaxed two gether :) ☺☺☺♥♥♥ YAY !!!

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  9. Portia is making remarkable progress. Way to go, Portia!! As for Neville, I think he has a crush. Good luck, Neville!

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  10. I think that cutie is adjusting nicely, even if it is on her own schedule.

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  11. Portia is making good progress, in her own time, It's so wonderful!

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  12. She's coming around John, and your patience is definitely paying off.

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  13. She is warming and so does winter let go of its cold grip to the small increases in warmth and so shall Portia

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