GoToTheGround Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 The little guy is sooooo shy right now. 9 weeks old this coming Thursday. I named him 'Gato'. Just curious: for those of you who've had kittens, how long did their initial acclimatisation to new surroundings take? I'm expecting at least a week if not more and I think he's making really good progress after only 36 hours but just thought I'd ask. GoToTheGround"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time" - Leo TolstoyTwitter | My 130lb weight-loss journey in photos & words Link to comment
pippitha Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Aww, precious! I usually get my kittens in pairs, because I'm going to end up being a crazy cat lady. But a single one shouldn't take too long to get used to its new home. It really depends though, each one is different. I had a cat from the shelter that took a whole year before she even let me pet her But kittens are usually good after a few days. Just make sure to have lots of playtime, and they'll be instantly happy I'm not in front.I'm close behind.But I'll catch up, just give me time.I gotta go, go, go, go, go, you can't go fast if you go too slowso go, go, go, go, go! Link to comment
TheRedWriter Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Very cute! What does, "Gato" mean, if it has a meaning? Sadly, the last Kitten we had ended up being mostly feral, so my most recent kitten experiences have not been pleasant. On the other hand, it's wonderful to know that others out there are having positive experiences! TheRedWriterLevel 3 Doppelganger Ranger "Think not that you have to win. Think instead that you do not have to loose." STR 8|DEX 4.5|STA 11|CON 6|WIS 6.5|CHA 5 Link to comment
shortstuff Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Cute! STR – 24.45, DEX – 13.50, STA – 23.50, CON – 21.40, WIS – 27.65, CHA – 4.50When the sun comes up, you better start running - Thomas FriedmenEpic Quest - Current Challenge - Twitter - Goodreads - Fitbit - blog Link to comment
Brndy Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Aw, he's adorable! "If we take man as he is, we make him worse. But if we take man as he should be, we make him capable of becoming what he can be."--Viktor Frankl paraphrasing Goethe Link to comment
BeautifulBeast Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 It's been so long since we got our kitty, I don't remember how long it took for him to get acclimated. I do remember lots of sleepless nights spent listening to a crazy kitten run around the house like a mad man. Right now we're in a new acclimation stage with him as we added another dog to our family this past week. So he's not on speaking terms with us right now LOL! Level 10 Wandering Nord Constitution: 15.5 Strength: 14 Wisdom: 17.5 Stamina: 12.25 Dexterity: 2 Charisma: 8Current Challenge: Picking Up The Pieces Link to comment
alienjenn Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 my giant white cat is named Gato Magnifico (we call him jefe for short LOL) I would think just a couple days for a kitten Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
Evicious Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Very cute! What does, "Gato" mean, if it has a meaning? Sadly, the last Kitten we had ended up being mostly feral, so my most recent kitten experiences have not been pleasant. On the other hand, it's wonderful to know that others out there are having positive experiences! TheRedWriter, "gato" is Spanish for "cat". So alienjenn's cat's name: my giant white cat is named Gato Magnifico (we call him jefe for short LOL) I would think just a couple days for a kitten is "Magnificent Cat" - but his nickname is "Chief". Evicious, Khajjit Ranger STR 7 | DEX 13 | STA 3 | CON 6 | WIS 16 | CHA 4 Current 4WC: Evicious: The Unburdening II + Blitz Week! Fitocracy! I Play To Win! Keep up the momentum! Link to comment
alienjenn Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 TheRedWriter, "gato" is Spanish for "cat". So alienjenn's cat's name: is "Magnificent Cat" - but his nickname is "Chief". or boss.... which is what we like to call him... or g.... Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
Oogiem Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Our new addition is a new guard dog puppy. Now named Teasel. She's doing well so far. Oogie McGuire Black Sheep Shepherdess STR 4.25 | DEX 4.5 | STA 3.75 | CON 3 | WIS 4.75 | CHA 1 Link to comment
Steve Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 1) That cat is awesome. i'm not a big cat guy...but Gato can hang out with me any day. 2) Oogie, what a great dog! She's freaking adorable. -Steve Rebel Leader. I post videos of my dog on Instagram, and sometimes even share fitness wisdom. SOMETIMES. Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Our cat adjusts pretty quick, the key thing being we put her food in the places she doesn't like to go to force her to try them out and get used to them. We just bought a house and she wouldn't come off the second floor until we put her food downstairs. She was very shy as a kitten and stayed that way, and the bold cats I've had we're that way from the start as well. It seems its just part of their personality. Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
marybelle Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 The little guy is sooooo shy right now. 9 weeks old this coming Thursday. I named him 'Gato'. Just curious: for those of you who've had kittens, how long did their initial acclimatisation to new surroundings take? I'm expecting at least a week if not more and I think he's making really good progress after only 36 hours but just thought I'd ask. It depends on the cat. My cat hates change and anytime we move or new people come over he flips out, and initially it took about a month for him to be chill. My cat before that was a stray and just took over the house in a day. However, I would say their personalities really start coming out after the first month or two. Good luck on your kitten, and remember how adorable he looks in that picture when he starts tearing around like a crazy cat! Link to comment
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