Dec 10, 2024
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Baz-kitty update
(tangentially related to boop fest 2024)
(Yes there is a kitty pic in this ramble)
So Baz-kitty has been a little skittish when it comes to allowing me to touch her. (I've explained in previous posts/stories but quick refresher: I discovered that she's very sensitive and skittish and wants to be touched very gently. Hence Baz-kitty.)
I am trying to help her feel more comfortable and secure with being casually touched so she can accept regular human/kitty affection. Not only will that help her be more attractive to potential adopters, but I genuinely believe she craves affection and just needs to feel safe enough to receive it. (BAZ-KITTY ahem)
So one of the ways I'm gently encouraging soft touches is by resting a hand on her whenever she's comfortably within reach. For example, when she sleeps next to me on my bed I will carefully reach out and rest a hand on her tail, or one of her legs, and just let it rest there. (I don't try to ask for anything, cause she's not there, yet.)
This is very slow process, but I have seen progress. Over the months she has moved closer and closer to me and is now able to occasionally sleep right next to me.
This is a big deal. What makes this an even bigger, cooler deal is that today as I was surfing my Boop-meter (words I did not ever expect myself to say), she made herself comfortable next to me and did this.
(in case that's not clear, that's my arm.)
It only lasted for about ten minutes, but this return gesture is SO AMAZING. When I think about how far she's come over the past year, I am proud of both her and myself.
I love helping people. Cats are people, too. She is such a smart kitty, and deserves the very best forever home.
ANYHOO. How is this related to booping? LOOK IT. SHE BOOPED ME. 🧡🧡🧡
So in honor of Baz-kitty's positive strides towards being able to accept the affection her heart craves, please know that all future boops in my profile go directly to this sweet, aloof-but-in-need-of-secure-love feline version of Baz. XD
My cat is trying to be my mental health professional
He knows I am not taking the lack of psychiatrist too well and is trying to give me therapy himself. Problem is I am a terribly light sleeper even with meds and his idea of therapy wakes me up in the middle of the night. Can't blame him for trying though. 😝