Katsu, Hattori, and Horus (from left to right). This was a pause in the middle of a massive three-way fight. Hattori is on his back because Katsu is about to pounce on him. Hattori will throw him off, and Katsu will retreat to the kitchen, strategically leaving Horus in between himself and Hattori. So Hattori will attack Horus, who will run frightened into the back room and hide under the bed.
He climbed up here today for the first time, and he's spent most of the day up there. For him to climb so high is a huge deal. He spent the first month mostly sneaking around the house in a low crouch when he dared leave his hiding spots, and we were so excited when he started to walk in an upright position. So now exploring vertical space seems like such a major breakthrough. If I were to walk further into that room, he'd definitely jump down and hide under the bed though.
The other day he came out to the main room and took a nap with me sitting a few feet away. That he's willing to lower his guard around us is big. He's started climbing that structure he's sleeping under here as well. Usually he gets near the top, then gets scared and runs away.
This picture was taken about a year ago. It is a nice contrast to the next one.
Hattori has lost a lot of weight, and Katsu has grown so much. But they still love looking out the windows and I spared you the sight of my ugly feet.
Katsu the pillow.
2 comments:
Great pictures. Thanks.
When we got our second cat from the shelter, he was just a lump of fur. There was no cat in him. He didn't play, he didn't explore, he must have spent his whole life til then in a cage or a room by himself. It has been fun to watch him come to life.
Horus is even more of a challenge. Glad he's growing bolder. Do you think the move will be hard on him?
I've read that many very feral cats who've adjusted to indoor life do struggle with a change of scene. I'm hoping that the other 2 guys will help him. Those guys have adjusted pretty well to various moves (they spent weeks with my sister while we were selling our old house, and a few nights at other places here and there), so I'm hoping they'll be a calming presence for Horus.
Horus has definitely been a challenge, but I relate to what you're saying about watching the cat come out of him slowly but surely. It has been a pleasure. If the move sets him back a bit, I think he'll bounce back quickly.
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