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It\u2019s been two weeks since we picked up a shy calico kitten named Olivia in the parking lot of our local humane society from her rescuer, the director of ResQcats. She\u2019d been spayed minutes earlier and was ready to go home. I remember leaving my cats overnight after spaying.<\/p>\n
We\u2019d already known Olivia for five weeks ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Olivia10weeks-225x300.jpeg\")
through pictures, videos, and messages. And how we yearned to have her with us, but she\u2019d just been rescued from under a house with her siblings and needed to complete her vet checks, kitten shots and spaying. It was a case of ringworm that kept her from coming home to us for an additional three weeks. She stayed at the rescue center\u2014quite comfortably in lovely condos, mind you\u2014while being treated with meds and spa days. Yes, extreme baths with lots of massaging every other day for the whole ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/OliviaPretty-e1596456883120-225x300.jpg\")
litter.<\/p>\n
While we were missing those weeks getting to know our new furry family member, she was becoming more and more accustomed to and attached to the human touch. I saw a video of her getting her bath and she was actually purring.<\/p>\n
We brought her home prepared to keep her separated in a small kitten-safe room while we socialized with her and gave her and Sophie-kitty the opportunity to get acquainted through scent. The progress was quite surprising and gentle and heartwarming, probably mostly due to the intimate treatments and the loving ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/oliviacutecat1-e1597405883863-225x300.jpg\")
attention of Jeffyne and her volunteer.<\/p>\n
On the third night, Olivia chose to sleep with me and she has every night since. While many cats, especially kittens, get the \u201czoomies\u201d at night, for Olivia lights out (darkness) means settling down, being quiet, and ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/OliviaMe-1-225x300.jpg\")
snuggling. At least for now. One thing I\u2019ve learned about cats is that just when they\u2019ve trained you to accept an aspect of their behavior, it changes.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s hard to believe that we\u2019ve had Olivia in our home ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/oliviaWhiskers-e1597405962439-225x300.jpg\")
for only two weeks as she has adapted so nicely and she fits in so well. Not only that, she already knows the rules and how to break them. Isn\u2019t that part of the code of the cat? Oh there are minor challenges with Olivia. She\u2019s adorable and sweet and affectionate, but she\u2019s a ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Oliviabunny-e1597406017560-225x300.jpg\")
calico and she\u2019s a cat and she\u2019s very smart\u2014read headstrong and stubborn about some issues. It\u2019s okay, she has our number and I\u2019m sure she\u2019ll have us trained in no time. Meanwhile, we absolutely adore the tiny being named Olivia. I\u2019m so thankful I said YES when Jeffyne sent me a picture of this sweet being. And I so look forward to keeping her healthy, safe, and happy in her forever home. I’m telling you, her snuggles are the best and her antics keep us energized with joy. What a delight!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s been two weeks since we picked up a shy calico kitten named Olivia in the parking lot of our local humane society from her rescuer, the director of ResQcats. She\u2019d been spayed minutes earlier and was ready to go … Continue reading