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hamsterjill

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21. I have a cat sanctuary in South Texas.

Sat Mar 28, 2026, 06:52 PM

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First, thanks SO much for adopting and giving one a good and loving home. That makes me SO happy to know that one is in good hands!!!

It can take them a good thirty days to decompress, particularly if they've been in a noisy, crowded shelter. Please give her plenty of patience and I'm certain she will warm up soon. Please just let her go at her own pace as they are all (just like us!!!) individuals. Make sure she has a space that is just hers. A room (sounds like that's the laundry room, and that's terrific!!!), or a crate with the door left open. Some quiet with good food and water. She is getting used to a new life and new people.

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She's still hiding for most of the day. crosinski 3 hrs ago #41

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