Onyx is getting bolder ......

[dandysmom]

Yesterday afternoon when I went out to feed her she was stretched out comfortably on the porch steps, looking very much at home! Just as if she had finally realized this was a safe place! She did spook when I opened the door and scarpered off under the azaleas; would not come back to the steps (I was hoping to coax her onto the porch, but she wouldn't). She knew perfectly well it was feeding time, and made a beeline to her feeding spot...I think this is an encouraging sign!
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She was on the second step from the bottom, then under the azaleas.....

[charliebubs]

Wow - that is a good sign, Eileen!!! The little lady is getting braver and braver. How fantastic that she's trusting you more and more each day - it must be so rewarding for you. :)

[Jac]

Oh Eileen that's fantastic! You really have come a long way with her. I'm so happy for you. Wont be long now untill she's in your arms!!!!!!!!

[Mags]

That's fantastic Eileen! It must be so heartwarming for you to see all these little signs of trust getting greater day by day...:D

[yola]

Small steps (Onyx's not your door steps ;) ), but eventually you will win her trust completely.

Thanks for staying with it Eileen :D

[alexgirl73]

What a lovely present for independance day Eileen!! Brave Onyx!!

[dandysmom]

I do not want this nice little cat to spend another Winter outside in the cold....!!!

[Moli]

I do not want this nice little cat to spend another Winter outside in the cold....!!!I do not think she will DM, she is getting close to the house all the time..;)

[Fran]

Oh what lovely news!! :D Any chance you have the facility to leave the porch door open? you never know, you may just find her sleeping inside one day ;)

[dandysmom]

Oh what lovely news!! :D Any chance you have the facility to leave the porch door open? you never know, you may just find her sleeping inside one day ;)
I'm afraid I can't leave the porch door open, Fran: it's actually my outdoor living room...furniture, vases, plants, candlesticks and other paraphernalia which I'm afraid could be stolen...also it's Leia's Summer hangout..birdwatching, etc. She, for some reason, is scared of outdoors and runs from the porch when the door is opened, God knows why...:roll:

[Fran]

What a shame but it doesn't sound like it will be too long before you'll invite her in and she'll accept ;)

[dandysmom]

Fingers crossed, Fran: she's getting so much better !!!!