We've had 8 weeks to learn about Lucy's personality. We're sure to learn many more things about her in the coming months, but here's what we've learned so far. . .
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| Lap dangler. |
1. She likes to dangle her legs off of things. No matter if it's the cat tree or a scratching post, legs feel better when they hang loose!
2. She LOVES food, of any kind. No surprise here given her background, but we need to watch any people food left out, even for a moment.
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| Nom, nom. |
3. Playing with wand toys is awesome. She loves them, especially Da Bird and Da Ball. She loves them so much that she's even ignored treats in favor of playing!
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| Let's play! |
4. She is super curious about everything in each room. We've discovered things knocked over when we are either asleep or not home. Nothing has been broken, thankfully.
5. She has no interest in being near the exit door. I've heard stories of outdoor cats who are brought inside, and they never wish to go outside again. She seems to be this way, and we are grateful. We don't want her to dash outside again (though she is now microchipped).
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| Staying inside is best! |
6. She is fearful of going inside of a carrier. A couple of weeks ago, she developed a skin condition on her back leg and required a vet trip. (She has a yeast infection, which we are treating, and we are removing fish from her diet in case it's a food allergy.) She panicked when I tried to put her in the carrier, though she was fine in the car and at the vets. Now she runs away when I put my jacket on. We're working on this--giving her a treat when we put on our coats, for instance.
7. She is very smart. Show her something once, and she remembers. She also has a good grasp of language. Say "no" and she'll stop.
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| You can't fool me! I'm a smart kitteh. |
8. Ringo and her are on the way to being BFFs. It is a joy to see them run up and down the stairs in tandem. I await the day when Ringo cuddles up to her for a nap like he does with Benny and Sadie.
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| BFFs? |
9. She wants to be around people. She sits in the bathroom with both Jim and I, just wanting to be nearby and part of the action.
10. She's FAST! If you open a door or the treat cabinet, she'll leap into the air or over any cat who's in the way to be first. She zooms up and down the stairs, and leaps high when playing. It's pretty amazing.
13 comments:
what a great update...sounds like she knows she has a good thing going and isn't going to screw it up
Yay for Lucy! Our cats have begun to hide from the carriers, but The Hubby will grab them while they are napping and stuff 'em in! Sneaky, but it gets the job done. We have all agreed to reduce the vet visits; the holistic vet wanted to see them every 90 days, and after a year of that, we've backed off even though I know the visits were helpful.
She is adapting well overall in a positive way which is very good!
Lucy, you know a good thing when you found it. You landed in a wonderful home full of love!
Lovely update.
Those are all pawsum things. We're so glad it's goin' well with da other kitties. Always good mews. Big hugs
Luv ya
Dezi and Raena
Lucy sounds like a pretty awesome little lady!
Sounds like she loves her forever home and being rescued by you! What a sweetheart!
I am glad Ringo and Lucy are becoming friends. Lucy is such a sweetie.
She is a smart one ! and she sound Sweet !
I don't mind a carrier but the trip =^x^= I'm not a fan of the VET!
It's lovely to see how she is settling into her forever home. Wonderful too to see how well she and Ringo are getting along. I'm sure Benny and Sadie will make their peace with lovely Lucy at some point.
She's a very special girl, and I'm glad she found her way to you.
Lucy is truly a special kitty as well as a smart one! She isn't a fool, she knows she has it fantastic now and wants it to stay that way! catchatwithcarenandcody
Smart kitties are a little freaky sometimes :) but they are always awesome
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