Nicki
spent most of her time under the bed because the other two cats
in the household terrorized her. Sounds like they were particularly
territorial about the litter box and Nicki got ambushed enough
on the way there that she’d end up peeing wherever.
She
was quite fearful, stressed out, and stationary by the time
she got to us. In fact, she “hid” in her litterbox
and peed on the towel. We’re working on building her confidence.
Nicki can now accept and return eye contact. She can comfortably
be in the same room with other cats, but she tends to run for
cover when the cat-comportment monitor leaves the room.
This
cat will do best as the only animal in the house, but with careful
introductions and plenty of time, we think Nicki will be able
to live with another cat who is dominant, but gentle.
Nicki
still doesn’t exhibit much interest in interactive toys,
but when she’s alone in the room, she does like batting
catnip mice around.
Nicki
likes—hugs;
gentle grooming; being reminded how beautiful and brave she
is; caves more than mountain tops
She
dislikes—intrusive
other cats; loud and quick anything
—not
much