Topic: Bramble's Stubborn Adventure (Read 63298 times)

DaveD · « **Reply #55 on:** August 19, 2017, 19:34:56 PM »

Another bit of progress - Bramble just used me as a stepping stone, when she could more easily have got where she was going by avoiding me!

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #54 on:** August 16, 2017, 03:38:21 AM »

A lovely piccy, picking up the hints of red in Brambles fur.

And so close to Clio too.

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #53 on:** August 15, 2017, 20:57:51 PM »

It's great to know that they are, at least, tolerating each other.

DaveD · « **Reply #52 on:** August 15, 2017, 16:52:06 PM »

I had to take Clio to the vet today (routine injection for flea allergy, plus Effipro for her and the other two). She's usually very well behaved, but this time she was crying all the way there and she wouldn't get back in the carrier at the end of the visit. She was so rattled that when I got home I got Lily in as soon as possible so I could keep Clio in. Of course, that meant Bramble could come downstairs. I expected Clio to kick up a fuss if Bramble got too close, but the opposite seems to have happened.

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #51 on:** August 14, 2017, 18:44:06 PM »

And it looks like it too!

DaveD · « **Reply #50 on:** August 14, 2017, 18:12:05 PM »

They look like they're running a protection racket in this one, with Lily in charge and Bramble providing the muscle.
It feels like a protection racket sometimes too!

DaveD · « **Reply #49 on:** August 14, 2017, 16:04:23 PM »

All together, more or less. They got closer than this, and Clio didn't growl as she usually does, but they wouldn't play ball when they saw the camera!

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #48 on:** August 14, 2017, 15:00:56 PM »

Aww, couldn't wait to be a pillow again.

DaveD · « **Reply #47 on:** August 14, 2017, 13:39:55 PM »

Lily just came in (Clio was already inside), so I locked up and went upstairs to let Bramble out. She ran downstairs, yowling all the way, and started scratching at the bottom of the door to the living room, impatient for me to get down there and open it. When I eventually did, Lily was waiting on the other side, and started bouncing around like Tigger!

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #46 on:** August 14, 2017, 13:06:54 PM »

It's so lovely to see her back in the house again, Dave, and snuggling up with Lily, too.

DaveD · « **Reply #45 on:** August 14, 2017, 12:58:12 PM »

She wasn't too bothered, it was me taking the photo she wasn.'t impressed with. I had to move to get the angle, and the noise woke her up.

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #44 on:** August 14, 2017, 10:56:18 AM »

Lily doesn't look that impressed at being used as a pillow.

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #43 on:** August 13, 2017, 23:21:33 PM »

Awww, lovely photos!

DaveD · « **Reply #42 on:** August 13, 2017, 23:04:27 PM »

DaveD · « **Reply #41 on:** August 13, 2017, 20:04:30 PM »

I'm keeping Bramble upstairs while the other two are out, then letting her down when the door is shut so she can socialise. It seems to be working, but the time she comes down will vary, depending on when Lily comes in. The weather forecast for the next couple of days is for rain, so Lily shouldn't be out late.

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #40 on:** August 12, 2017, 20:21:30 PM »

Perish the thought.

DaveD · « **Reply #39 on:** August 12, 2017, 18:11:51 PM »

Not just chicken. Today it was lamb. I always buy more meat than I would normally need so the cats can have some. It's mainly to bribe Lily into coming in, but I can't leave the others out!

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #38 on:** August 12, 2017, 17:55:59 PM »

I would have said at least a week, with lots of chikkun to remind her of how good home is.

DaveD · « **Reply #37 on:** August 12, 2017, 17:54:34 PM »

I'm not sure. A week or two, probably. She'll be on her own a lot of the time, as I don't want to keep the other two in for no good reason. I'm never going to be certain she won't stay out again, so I'll just have to guess.

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #36 on:** August 12, 2017, 17:41:07 PM »

I don't blame you.

How long is she grounded for?

DaveD · « **Reply #35 on:** August 12, 2017, 17:25:47 PM »

Thanks! I was afraid I might be overdoing the photos! I probably should ease off a little, if only to avoid alarming Bramble.
No pic this time, because I was too busy fending off Lily who was trying to steal my dinner, but Bramble overcame her distrust of me to sit in front of me until I gave her some meat from my plate. Things are almost back to normal, but I'm still not ready to risk letting her out.

hollycat · « **Reply #34 on:** August 12, 2017, 14:18:17 PM »

Great pics and commentary

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #33 on:** August 12, 2017, 14:03:39 PM »

Dave, I can't believe this - it's just amazing! An so good to see!

DaveD · « **Reply #32 on:** August 12, 2017, 09:27:18 AM »

Even more progress!
Lily and Bramble were sitting on the sofa, with Bramble on the arm, and I decided it was time to turn in. I had to walk past them to get to the door to the stairs, and I expected Bramble to run away from me. Instead, although she flinched, she just curled up with Lily. She actually let me stroke her too!

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #31 on:** August 11, 2017, 23:22:12 PM »

I am very glad things are going well

DaveD · « **Reply #30 on:** August 11, 2017, 22:27:39 PM »

These two are back to normal. I hope it doesn't take Bramble too long to forgive me for taking her to the vet!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #29 on:** August 11, 2017, 21:41:12 PM »

Fantastic news, fingers crossed

DaveD · « **Reply #28 on:** August 11, 2017, 21:36:10 PM »

The reacquainting is going well. Clio actually let Bramble get closer, but I wasn't quick enough to get the photo!

...and Lily would only wake up when the camera was out of reach!

DaveD · « **Reply #27 on:** August 11, 2017, 20:51:57 PM »

They're all staying in tomorrow, as I'm going out in the evening, and I don't want to risk the others, especially Lily, being locked out, so Bramble can stay downstairs and get properly reacquainted, but then she'll be going upstairs to stay in my bedroom, and Lily and Clio can then go out. I'm not sure how I'd cope with 3 prisoners trying to escape!

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #26 on:** August 11, 2017, 20:44:35 PM »

It's so satisfying when a plan works, especially when good money has changed hands

Dawn F · « **Reply #25 on:** August 11, 2017, 20:25:50 PM »

Great news!

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #24 on:** August 11, 2017, 17:36:07 PM »

Well done, Dave

DaveD · « **Reply #23 on:** August 11, 2017, 17:20:06 PM »

I spotted Bramble nearby again, so I put some wet food in the kennel, and she went straight in, as soon as she thought I wasn't looking:

She actually went further in, so she couldn't see me and, as the back door was open and wouldn't make a noise to frighten her, I carefully and slowly crept towards her. I got right up to the kennel, and almost screwed up, because the hinges on the kennel door were on the side opposite me, but I managed to catch her!

There's still a way to go before she'll let me stroke her, and she's grounded for now, but at least I know where she is!

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #22 on:** August 11, 2017, 08:03:54 AM »

Dave, that's great - softly softly........

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #21 on:** August 10, 2017, 21:19:56 PM »

Cautiously, but sounding good Dave.

DaveD · « **Reply #20 on:** August 10, 2017, 21:15:21 PM »

I'm trying not to get too excited, but Bramble got closer still a few minutes ago. I'd already put some dry food in the kennel for her, when I saw her run past on the wall of my yard, so I put a tray of Sheba in the kennel too, then came back indoors. Bramble could see me watching, but went all the way into the kennel, and stayed quite a long time. I think she's finished the wet food, but I won't check until tomorrow, as I want to build up a bit more trust.

DaveD · « **Reply #19 on:** August 10, 2017, 13:36:25 PM »

I call her my semi-feral, though she never was really. She was found when she was about 10 weeks old though, and I've read/heard that kittens should start socialising with humans by 8 weeks, so perhaps that's it. I gather her brother and sister were the same.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #18 on:** August 10, 2017, 12:26:45 PM »

Well, its some kind of progress

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #17 on:** August 10, 2017, 11:47:35 AM »

They are funny things aren't they? Bob is more like a nervy feral than my strays and ferals. Yet she was born in a loving home.

It does sound as if you are making progress though. The cold weather is approaching fast, I'm sure that will hasten things.

Dawn F · « **Reply #16 on:** August 10, 2017, 11:31:12 AM »

oh Dave she does sound like she loves you really! I imagine as it gets colder she will be happy to stay in, mine definitely prefer it

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