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23rd January 2010, 03:26 PM #1
At the start we had a bit of crying from both of ours on the journey home. Then every now and again they would start up again. Of course, we did have a long journey home (5+hrs) and they were in seperate carriers away from home for the first time. I know what you mean when you say its upsetting. I just wanted to explain to them both that everything was going to be fine, but I dont speak 'Maine Coon' and they dont speak English, so I was pretty stuck. :(
At home, they cried a bit but not too much to be honest. As we came home with two, they normally only made noise when they were seperate from each other. As soon as they found each other again they stopped.
With ours, (been here 4 days now) they have settled really well and, as Karol said, one of our two (Storvenn) likes to 'talk'
Personally I think its awesome, but then there are times when its not quite so awesome.. 1am in the morning a few days ago, Storvenn decided to have a 'talk' on in the hallway. I ended up getting up and going downstairs to sleep in the same room as him.Last night he was 'head butting' my daughter to wake her up at 3am for 'play time'.
We've not had any 'I miss home' crying at all that I can tell from the last three days. They have both settled in really well.
I sure Hank will have plenty of love and affection showered over him in the next few days to enable him to settle in nicely.Last edited by Tomiam; 23rd January 2010 at 03:29 PM.
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23rd January 2010, 04:55 PM #2
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Thanks for your advice guys. Well at the moment he's found a 'safe' spot upstairs behind the washing basket, we hear an occasional 'meow' and he answers back when we talk to him. So plenty of reassurance and strokes when he comes near us. I held him for a while and he let me stroke him for a little bit, which I think is a good sign.
Our 2 year old is back home from his grandparents and he's taken to Hank already. The thing is he wants to play but Hank doesnt. But he's been gentle and nice to him which is lovely to see. *phew*
He hasn't eaten, drank or used his litter tray since we brought him home, I would guess this is due to all the change. Were just waiting for our 2 year old to go to bed in a couple of hours, then Dave and I are going to sit down with him in the living room and give him lots of fuss and playtime.Add me on Facebook : Ria Brown
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23rd January 2010, 06:35 PM #3
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Just back from the shops and popped into see how Hank was doing.
Winston did not use his litter tray until the following morning after he had arrived.He just did a "small job".
He didn't do a "big job" until Monday morning and we were very relieved to see "the gift" left on his litter tray that morning
Ever since then he has used his litter tray regularly. We also gave him a special treat when we discovered he used the tray and heaped lots of praise on him.
Now I know what Mums & Dad's go through with potty training
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23rd January 2010, 06:37 PM #4
Glad to hear Hank is home Ria. Its always hard hearing them cry but he will have settled by tomorrow I'm sure. Our dogs cried a lot when they came home as 8 week old puppies - it's such a frightening experience for them but after a night they seems to settle, once they realise how much you love them and no harm is going to come to them. I hope you have a good time playing with him tonight when your ?son goes to bed. I will look forward to seeing photos when you feel the time is right.
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24th January 2010, 08:23 AM #5
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Well.... Im sooo tired! We finally managed to make him feel more comfortable at the end of last night and he came down to have a little explore of the kitchen and living room. I can tell that he trusts us now, he's just very wary of our home because it's much bigger and of course different than what he was used to.
My son was sick last night (temperature/cold) so I was up most of the night, plus Hank was also 'crying' early this morning, I think he just wanted company. So at 4 am this I came downstairs bleary eyed and laid down on the sofa. He watched me for a little while and then he came for a snuggle and we both went to sleep until about 6.
So Im very tired, hardly had any sleep, but very happy that Hank is feeling more comfortable, he even sat with us in the living room this morning watching TV!
He still hasn't eaten/drank or gone toilet, but Im not worried, he'll do it when he's ready.
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24th January 2010, 09:00 AM #6
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24th January 2010, 02:15 PM #7
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Nice to hear he's at home. It takes a lot of getting used to from both sides. He is only a baby and missing his known surroundings/family/canopeners, is making him insecure. He should start eating by now. It is very important for a cat to eat every day. Otherwise he can start having problems with his liver. Try playing with him and throw a bit to eat, when he eats that thrown another. In this way maybe you can tempt him to start eating. Do you have a catpate or other canned food? This smells nice, otherwise try to warm it just a little bit so the smell is irresistable for the little one (in microwave or by adding warm water). Stir a little water with the food so he gets his fluids aswell.
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24th January 2010, 02:33 PM #8
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Thanks a lot Patty, he's eaten a little bit not much today (just a few morsels). I've tried him with kitten food and mince but with no joy, he sniffs it then just walks away, it seems like that he's still not comfortable. The last time he had anything was yesterday morning before we took him home. I will try what you have suggested and fingers crossed he'll eat something, as Im getting pretty worried now.
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24th January 2010, 08:16 PM #9
Poor you Ria, hope he starts eating soon it must be very worrying. I'm sure cats are different to dogs but when I brought Elsa home at 8 week old puppy she wouldn't eat either. I had to hand feed her for a week! She is still a fussy eater at a year old! I have to cook mince for her - she won't eat just dry biscuits. Let us know how he does tonight.
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