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Re: Tache (and Poof) tales
« Reply #90 on: February 27, 2011, 09:21:50 am »
It is.. ! But sounds like youre in the process of adopting a new kitty cat!
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Re: Tache (and Poof) tales
« Reply #91 on: February 27, 2011, 04:10:24 pm »
These posts are really interesting.  It really is like hearing about the process of taming Poof. 

It's quite interesting that he knows about indoor kitty litter boxes.  Do you think he might have once had an owner before?  Or do you think he's always been a wild cat?  I wonder how he learned about litter boxes?  I've heard that it's often the mother cat who is the most important factor in any cat really learning about what a litter box is for.

Tell us more about the third cat... You mentioned that you had 3 cats in your house at one point?  Your house must be very popular with the neighborhood cats!  ;D
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Re: Tache (and Poof) tales
« Reply #92 on: March 03, 2011, 04:13:03 pm »
Or do you think he's always been a wild cat?  I wonder how he learned about litter boxes?  I've heard that it's often the mother cat who is the most important factor in any cat really learning about what a litter box is for.

I was told that Poof has been fed outdoors by the 'cat lady' since he was no bigger than a rat, so no, I don't think he got much mothering - or indoor tutoring.

Tell us more about the third cat... You mentioned that you had 3 cats in your house at one point?  Your house must be very popular with the neighborhood cats!  ;D

Well the neighbours across the street have three cats ... an older furry cat and two all-black cats of Tache's size, shape and, I believe, age. I think the two black cats, Cleopatra and Anthony, are from the same litter as Tache, though my cat, in addition to being bi-coloured, has tabby markings on his tail. Cleopatra's the dominant cat - one might say bossy - and even mean. Anthony, on the other hand, is downright skiddish, as opposed to Tache who would let anyone in the neighbourhood pet him and even pick him up, even before he became my cat. Anthony is the one who plays with Tache and Poof and has explored and played inside my house.

All this makes Poof even more of an enigma - since he's not letting anyone get close enough to touch him (me, being the exception - I have recently been able to touch his back when he's hungrily eating and to rub him behind his jaw).
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Re: Tache (and Poof) tales
« Reply #93 on: March 03, 2011, 04:14:48 pm »
a couple more pics from that shoot, some 10 days ago ... of Tache and Poof at play.


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Re: Tache (and Poof) tales
« Reply #94 on: March 03, 2011, 04:15:47 pm »

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Re: Tache (and Poof) tales
« Reply #95 on: March 03, 2011, 06:52:52 pm »
I love how cats do that bite each other thing!
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Re: Tache tales
« Reply #96 on: March 04, 2011, 02:09:40 am »
Bryan was here today - took hundreds of rapid-fire photos of Poof playing.

Here's his selection du jour.


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Somehow I overlooked this one until now. What a great shot.

Tache and Poof are very cute together. I like Poof's black feet. My cat has the same and I sometimes call him little blackfoot.


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Re: Tache (and Poof) tales
« Reply #97 on: March 11, 2011, 06:29:11 am »
I get to pet Poof now. When I approach him the right way, that is.

I have to offer up my open hand and he might sniff, or lick, or paw my fingers and then I might be allowed to rub under his chin or on his chest. He still edges back when my hand approaches, standing on his hind legs. Never two hands though ... that would be too threatening.

I have touched him on the side of the body with an unmoving hand while he squeezes by on his way to his food. And I have even semi-petted him on the back while he was eating ... when he's been really hungry.

He's observed my relationship with Tache, where I can pet him anytime, or pick him up. I've even raised my voice with Tache when I thought he was playing too roughly - with Anthony.

In the past 48 hours a LOT of progress has been achieved, I think. Petted his back repeatedly or rubbed his head. And he's liked it. His purring is louder.

Yesterday I took my courage in hand and actually picked him up! And petted him on the head and on the back with my other hand. Not for long. mind you - just a few seconds - but he let me! Did it again this morning - though he didn't like being placed on my lap.

And the front door still needs to remain ajar, even if only 10 cm.

Baby steps - still
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Re: Tache (and Poof) tales
« Reply #98 on: March 11, 2011, 04:20:12 pm »
purring is a good sign..
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Re: Tache (and Poof) tales
« Reply #99 on: March 12, 2011, 02:00:07 pm »

Yes, sounds like lots of good progress!  :D

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