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crosinski

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29. She was in a very crowded and noisy shelter, so having all this new space to explore must seem very strange.

Reply to hamsterjill (Reply #21)

Sat Mar 28, 2026, 08:17 PM

Mar 28

I’m trying not to be too much in her way as she explores the house, and she is exploring everything now. I didn’t know cats could take so long to adjust, or needed a place of their own so thank you for mentioning those things.

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We adopted a cat today! [View all] crosinski Mar 28 OP

When she does, please share a photo The Blue Flower Mar 28 #1

Yes, I'll take some photos as soon as she does. crosinski Mar 28 #4

Poor kitty does not know how lucky they are, yet! applegrove Mar 28 #2

We're really looking forward to her joining the family! crosinski Mar 28 #5

Congratulations ! Nigrum Cattus Mar 28 #3

Thanks crosinski Mar 28 #6

Good for you - and her! biophile Mar 28 #7

In my eyes you are a hero crosinski Mar 28 #15

Thank you- it's so hard to give them up! 😢 biophile Mar 28 #18

Hey You..... IcyPeas Mar 28 #8

I don't know about awesome crosinski Mar 28 #14

Congrats! The Cat Distribution System has smiled upon you. SheltieLover Mar 28 #9

Yes, the distribution system is a mysterious thing! crosinski Mar 28 #13

It most assuredly is! SheltieLover Mar 28 #16

Congratulations to you and to Munchkin! MIButterfly Mar 28 #10

Thank you and oh my ... crosinski Mar 28 #12

Two meows for the smell of frying hamburger... crosinski Mar 28 #11

Wait till she figures out you folks have opposable thumbs SheltieLover Mar 28 #17

❤️😻❤️ littlemissmartypants Mar 28 #19

My cat did that when I first brought him home, I panicked because I couldn't find him! Rhiannon12866 Mar 28 #20

I have a cat sanctuary in South Texas. hamsterjill Mar 28 #21

She was in a very crowded and noisy shelter, so having all this new space to explore must seem very strange. crosinski Mar 28 #29

She's probably too stressed to let her guard down much. hamsterjill Mar 28 #33

They didn't mention her history ... crosinski Mar 28 #35

🎉 congratulations!! debsy Mar 28 #22

Happy Day for you and Munchkin! Bayard Mar 28 #23

She came out for a while! crosinski Mar 28 #24

Sweet!💗💗💗😊 Hope22 Mar 28 #26

Congratulations! AltairIV Mar 28 #25

Awwww! She will come out when she learns she's safe. CousinIT Mar 28 #27

She went off to explore the house again, and now she's come back to be with us. crosinski Mar 28 #30

That's just great crosinski! CountAllVotes Mar 28 #28

I don't think I would have the patience to take in feral cats ... crosinski Mar 28 #32

It was not difficult at all! CountAllVotes Sunday #38

I'm so glad you found her! crosinski Monday #45

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Wednesday #46

How did you know she was "the one"? 3catwoman3 Mar 28 #31

We took the first cat we met! crosinski Mar 28 #34

How did Munchkin do overnight? irisblue Sunday #36

She did alright, but she's back to hiding again today. crosinski Sunday #37

One on my cats liked sleeping in my closet so I made a cozy spot for him irisblue Sunday #39

How is the new baby doing today? niyad Monday #40

She's still hiding for most of the day. crosinski Monday #41

Please continue to give her time and space. The fact that she is coming out at all, niyad Monday #42

She's sitting near me right now, and she seems calm. crosinski Monday #43

My furbaby and I send loving wishes for her full acceptance of her niyad Monday #44