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conulyAnd the other one wasn't cute, just frustrating.
Callie, as I've said, can play fetch. More importantly, she's learned she doesn't have to fear and distrust ALL humans. Some cats are born less trusting than others, and she was definitely one of them. I don't know why you sometimes get kittens who appear to be born half feral, but they require extra help.
She's still pretty shy and mostly is only friendly with *me*, though. I could make some real progress with her if Jenn and/or my mother would back me up, but alas...!
The other day I tried to show Jenn how Callie can play fetch, and the cat outright refused. Seriously, she insisted on playing with another toy she'd previously rejected several times and wouldn't fetch at ALL. Jenn laughed, I rolled my eyes and pointed out that with another person there it's hard to get consistent behavior from her, and anyway it's not about *me*.
After Jenn went to bed Callie brought me a toy and dropped it at my feet. *sigh* So I threw it, and she fetched. And we did this for a few minutes when it occurred to me - I only think I've taught her how to fetch. Callie thinks she's taught me! Well, she IS a smart little cat.
Callie, as I've said, can play fetch. More importantly, she's learned she doesn't have to fear and distrust ALL humans. Some cats are born less trusting than others, and she was definitely one of them. I don't know why you sometimes get kittens who appear to be born half feral, but they require extra help.
She's still pretty shy and mostly is only friendly with *me*, though. I could make some real progress with her if Jenn and/or my mother would back me up, but alas...!
The other day I tried to show Jenn how Callie can play fetch, and the cat outright refused. Seriously, she insisted on playing with another toy she'd previously rejected several times and wouldn't fetch at ALL. Jenn laughed, I rolled my eyes and pointed out that with another person there it's hard to get consistent behavior from her, and anyway it's not about *me*.
After Jenn went to bed Callie brought me a toy and dropped it at my feet. *sigh* So I threw it, and she fetched. And we did this for a few minutes when it occurred to me - I only think I've taught her how to fetch. Callie thinks she's taught me! Well, she IS a smart little cat.
