I bought some 'cat calming' spray for Carys

[Siwsan]

She's spending so much time in the den and out in the open, I figured why not try something to help her feel even more relaxed.

She loves to sit on the back of the chair that's by the fireplace, the mantel or the window ledge. There's a mirror, and she sits and stares at herself. That's where I dosed with the spray.

I've noticed that she's no longer running away if I walk past her, and if she really wants something, she meows at me.

The real test will be next month when my bestie and her husband are here for a visit. They are cat parents, too, so the combined vibe will be overwhelmingly good.

[Polly Hennessey]

1. Millie, one of my cats, is nineteen years old. She was found as a stray wandering the streets of Las Vegas.

When we moved to Northern California, she transitioned beautifully. Millie has always been an aloof cat. She tolerates the dogs and my other two cats. She tolerates me and on occasion will snuggle next to me for a few minutes and then is gone. Life has always been on her terms. I have accepted that and given her a long life of food, sleep, and petting (she even purrs once in a while). Carys may just be an aloof princess like my Millie.

[niyad]

2. That is such wonderful news. She is slowly, gradually becoming more social.

Your incredible patience is paying off.

[2naSalit]

3. That's fantastic!

I'm glad you're finding things that she responds to. I wonder what she'll do after your friends have been there as well as her response to their presence. Maybe she'll really come out and enjoy the all the attention.

You're doing a great job with all those personalities, it's quite a juggle.