March 08, 2002
Pooka Update
Well finally, here's Pooka:
Ain't she cute? I know she looks cranky in that picture. Let's try this one instead:
Better. She's really doing quite well. The first night she was here (Monday), things were fairly rough. She was terrified in my room. She was a stray before the cat clinic took her in, so she went from frightening wide open places to a safe, but highly enclosed place. No wonder she's a little agoraphobic.
So after the first night (which included some crying, some mess on the carpet, and Pooka winding up hiding under my bed all morning), I called the clinic, and they recommended putting her somewhere smaller until she got used to being in my house. My choices were the bathroom or my bedroom closet.
So Pooka is living in my closet right now. I don't think she minds a whole lot though.
Since she moved into the closet (which is furnished complete with litter box, bed, toys and food), she's really settled down. When I go to visit, she's extremely affectionate. If I'm there, I better be petting her, or else she pats at my hands until I start scritching. She plays with the toys while I'm not there, but when I'm there, it's all love all the time.
I don't exactly mind that. Eventually -- soon, I hope -- I'll start reintroducing Pooka to the world beyond the closet, starting with my bedroom. It might be as soon as this weekend, judging from the way she's adapting so far. It is absolutely wonderful to have a cat in the house again. Even if she is in the closet.
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