G the Ninja

[ernads]

My mind is actually inching with anxiety. Which is why I find it so hard to focus on my work.

This time I have at least an inkling about the reason – w e have adopted, apparently, a Ninja cat.

So. Last night I’m off to sleep around 12:30 or so. At the time, the cat was still hiding behind the TV.

During the night, we hear absolutely nothing. No meows, no movement. And I did get up at least, what, 4 times tonight? Twice because of a nightmare and the rest to drink? Every time I’m out of the room, I look for signs of him. No cat.

This morning, both of us look for him. No cat. It looks like he did nibble a bit on his food, and there were a few bottles down in the bathroom, but other than that – he is well and truly vanished.

So, herby, I name him G *sigh*

And Tami thought he is mischievous. So far, no sign of

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[hagar_972]

Ahahahaha yes. Now it‘s this cat‘s name, and not a cat‘s name.

[ernads]

Oh, yeah, he is such a G. And I'm fretting and trying to figure out all morning where the hell is he. I looked in every possible nook in the house. At some point I feared he actually escaped, but - none of the screens were opened, and I don't think even Ninja cats will open and than close screens after them...

Of course, antongarou has the patience to wait him out - He is Sam in that regard, all right. Me, I'm just plain anxious.

Maybe I ought to have a talk with lovechilde about how to win a shy cat's trust? Her cat is also a timid one.

And, Kitten, had you seen him at Tami’s? You would not believe him to be timid. He was running and jumping to and from things and he came over to sniff my legs and rubbed over me.

[hagar_972]

The way to get a freaked out cat to stop being freaked out at you is to ignore it. Tearing the house apart looking for it is one of the worst things you could do.

antongarou has the right idea about things. Wait it out. Leave treats in key spots around the house, e.g. on the cat tree.

It's a cat. He has his own opinions. If you were utterly terrified at a new surrounding, having arrived there in a cage, by means you do not understand, would you want the noisy giants chasing you around the place?

Wait. it. out.

[ernads]

yeah. Well he will have all day today alone in the house, and I hope it will sooth him. We left a treat for him near the tree, and water and dry food.

And tomorrow he will be alone untill - 12 Am, I guess. (user name="antongarou"> will be at Ikido. I will be with a Group Finance event in Rosh Hanikra.)

[ernads]

Little G is still hidden. ..But at least he ate some wet food (treats) and drank some. So I am less concerned over him.

Hope he will not freak out from The Voice

[tamara_russo]

Have you seen him today yet?

[ernads]

Nope. Not a sign, not even as much as a bit of mess or hairs...

[tamara_russo]

LOLOLOLOLZ.

[ernads]

Grrrrr from my point of view...I am worried.

[lovechilde]

1. All cats are ninjas. True fact. It's the ones who aren't who's strange. Expect him to sneak up on you randomly and pounce, when he's older.

2. Give him 'til the weekend and spend a full day at home, let him get used to your noise and you scents. This takes time. The first time we moved, Ali stayed behind my computer for three days before she went exploring, and she was a grown cat who knew all of us already. Don't push things.

[ernads]

well so far he does not eat much - but he did sneak out at night to use the toilet, and we are beginning to fine short black hair scattered in various areas. It's encouraging.

Frankly? I can’t wait for him to pounce at him. He was such a lively little kitten at Tami’s and it’s sad to see him so scared.