Carys is full of surprises [View all]

She's been appearing at meal time, again, and sometimes hangs out in the kitchen. When she doesn't show up, I put her food bowl closer to the hall doorway.

Merlin has no set meal times, except for breakfast and dinner. I give him little meals of wet food or kibble, throughout the day, to help him put on weight.

Today he got a little packet of pate. After a few seconds I turned around to see Carys had invited herself to share Merlin's snack! No growling, swatting or hissing, just nosing in for some food. For her good behavior she earned a serving of wet food, all for herself.

Up until now she's given Merlin a wide berth, occasionally softly growling at him. I take this lack of any sign of discomfort or uneasiness around Merlin as a REALLY good sign.

I remain hopeful that Carys will come to me for scritches, again. It's been a long time since she's done that.