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hamsterjill

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21. I have a cat sanctuary in South Texas.

Sat Mar 28, 2026, 06:52 PM

Mar 28

First, thanks SO much for adopting and giving one a good and loving home. That makes me SO happy to know that one is in good hands!!!

It can take them a good thirty days to decompress, particularly if they've been in a noisy, crowded shelter. Please give her plenty of patience and I'm certain she will warm up soon. Please just let her go at her own pace as they are all (just like us!!!) individuals. Make sure she has a space that is just hers. A room (sounds like that's the laundry room, and that's terrific!!!), or a crate with the door left open. Some quiet with good food and water. She is getting used to a new life and new people.

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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 Mar 29 #38

I'm so glad you found her! crosinski Mar 30 #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 Mar 29 #36

She did alright, but she's back to hiding again today. crosinski Mar 29 #37

One on my cats liked sleeping in my closet so I made a cozy spot for him irisblue Mar 29 #39

How is the new baby doing today? niyad Mar 30 #40

She's still hiding for most of the day. crosinski Mar 30 #41

Please continue to give her time and space. The fact that she is coming out at all, niyad Mar 30 #42

She's sitting near me right now, and she seems calm. crosinski Mar 30 #43

My furbaby and I send loving wishes for her full acceptance of her niyad Mar 30 #44