[minus]

We have just come to own a beautiful purebred ragdoll. She is a 1 yr old and has been raised with autistic kids, this is relevant because both of my boys have autism. Now we have brought her home she hasnt gone near food or water or kitty litter, but we did have a big storm. Is there anything I should do to make her more comfortable?

This post has been edited by minus: 20/12/2012, 09:57 PM

[saxa]

How long have you had her for?

[minus]

We have had her since 5pm

[erindiv]

How is she behaving apart from not wanting food, water or to use the litter?

[minus]

she has been exploring the whole house . I did catch her in the bathroom sink I imagine having a drink.But we have had a dozy of a storm. At one stage she was laying on my sons bed.I have shown her the litter tray and the food and water tray,. She seems scared but but she has let my oldest son pick her uo and cuddle her. I just want to know how best make her transition easy. As she was in need of a new home.Aside fromthat quick cuddle she has hid under a bed


This post has been edited by minus: 18/12/2012, 11:53 PM

[erindiv]

So you've just brought her home 8 hours ago?

I'd say she just needs a little time to adjust. Cats usually hate being moved around, so I imagine she's feeling very out of sorts and needs to get her bearings. Just be careful she doesn't manage to slip out a window or door.

[Sunnycat]

It's pretty normal for a cannot to eat or drink for a while after a big change or a "stressful" event (ie like going to the vets). She will most likely eater drink in the next day or two. Just let her get used to her new surroundings.

[minus]

Yes erindiv this is my worst fear, my patner has spent half night replacing window screens. Im just wondering that by laeving food water evrything she will find it

[minus]

thank you all I was just worried she didnt seem interested in the water. so I hope she helps herself while we are asleep.

This post has been edited by minus: 19/12/2012, 12:18 AM

[*Spikey*]

The quickest way to help a transition is to allow her to make the running. If she's hiding under a bed, leave her there. She will come out when she feels safe. When she does come out, be quiet and reassuring, and pat her if she wants people attention.

As long as she has access to water and a litter box, all will be well - but it can take as long as a week for a rescue to come out from under the bed (or it did in the case of my rescue many years ago).