Carys is full of surprises

[Siwsan]

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.

[3catwoman3]

1. How gratifying that must be.

Our 12 yr old female tuxie acts like she doesn't like the other 3 cats, but it often seems like pretense - she'll growl and hiss, but typically doesn't leave the encounter, and she's often the one who starts things. Occasionally, I'll find her sitting close to one of the other cats.

I refer to them as "frenemies."

[Walleye]

2. Tiger is mostly staying in his little heated house when the weather is cold.

He likes the fancy feast LilSoups. I push the little dishes into the corner of his cottage and he licks them clean. I noticed today he’s getting a nice thick winter coat. That’s a good sign I think.

[niyad]

4. A very good sign. I know how you worry about him.

[niyad]

3. Awwwww, that is such encouraging news! Keeping fingers crossed

for more scritches!