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So I'm going to have a cat for the next two days. Long story short, I took her home from the place I was over the weekend because she wants to be a cuddly indoor lap cat, and they only want outdoor cats. They would yell at her and wanted to get rid of her, so I couldn't leave her there.

Since I can't have a cat, she'll go to the local Humane Society. They were full today, but said to try again Wednesday. So she'll be here until then.

I know the basics of caring for a cat. But how do you make a cat comfortable in a new environment that she's only going to be in for a few days?

Also, is there any way to make her more okay with car rides in the carrier? She was fine coming home from the retreat even though that was a 2 hour ride because she was in my lap in the back seat (was driven by friends). But my mother won't let her out in the car. Today to and from the shelter she was terrified and had to be given a bath when we got home because she'd made a complete mess of herself.

Cats aren't big fans of change. I suspect you'll both just have to suffer through. Sorry. Kittens can be taught to like car rides, but once they're adults they're pretty much set, IMO. And new places don't go over well for any cat immediately...

But I'm really glad you're helping the cat. What jerks decide they want "outside cats?" Outside cats should only be barn / farm cats who WANT to be barn / farm cats. If people don't want to take care of pet cats properly they shouldn't have any. >:(

this! =^..^=

That's what I thought. Sure, they have a ranch and thus a ton of land. But this cat does not want to be outdoors. As soon as our group arrived, she followed us everywhere (actually, she followed me everywhere, we had an instant connection, I'm not sure I've ever fallen so hard in love with an animal in such a short time). She's a people cat. She wants affection. She needs affection. And I don't understand how anyone would not want to give it to her. She's just the sweetest thing imaginable.

Edited 2017-11-14 00:44 (UTC)

You can't keep her? Sounds like a match made in heaven. And to be honest - your mom needs to chill on her being out in the car. A bath is *more* stress, because cats really don't *like* baths. So maybe sit in the back with her on your lap and a towel if your mom is freaking about hair or something.

It's much kinder on the cat.
(You should keep her.)

God, I want to keep her so bad. My mom isn't wavering, though, and even while she's here she's only allowed in my room or the porch. It is killing me. I need a job or at least an interview right now, in the next 48 hours.

That sucks.
*keep kitty vibes*
*job vibes*

That does truly sucks, I'm sorry. I hope the universe delivers for you for once.

Give her a small place that's hers and hers alone, like a cat carrier, that she can come and go from as she pleases. Since she's bonded with you, put a shirt or something you've recently worn inside-- soothing scent, you know? And keep the carrier in a bedroom or something with a door so that she has privacy/feels secure.

I did put some of my clothes down. She hates the carrier. Really hates it. I have her in my room right now, and she's sleeping happily on my bed. Of course I can't get at my blankets because she's half on top of them. But hey, at least she's happy.

Oh, she's doing well, then! Whenever we've brought a cat into the house, they hide under the bed for a couple days until they get used to the place, but if she's out and happy, I'd say you're doing just fine. :) Give her lots and lots of snuggles.

She seems to need to be near people. She was more nervous earlier when she was on the porch and only perked up when I went out with her.

Aww, she sounds like a little lovebug. I really do hope you can keep her somehow. <3

Oh fuck those assholes! Ugh. So many people are looking for a cuddly indoor lapcat, what the hell do they think yelling at her is going to do?

This might not be something that applies to you - but I once adopted a two year old cat. He was extremely shy. The second we got him home he hid, and ended up getting into the basement ceiling somehow. He wouldn't come near anyone. So what I ended up doing was sleeping in the basement, on a mattress on the floor, for a week. I had a shirt of mine near his food and water so he could get used to my scent. And we bonded. But... where you only have the cat for a couple of days, I don't know if that or anything like that will work :/

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