If all else fails try bribery
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
June 12, 2022 2:45pm CST
I left the door open for Tinker, and the Itty Bitty Kitty went outside as well. Up until now she has not really wanted people attention. She just wants to hang out with the big cats.
I was not fast enough to catch her, so I sat on the porch. Lady cat came to talk, and I gave her a couple of kitty treats. Bitty crept closer. I offered her treats. . . and then I GRABBED her.
When I took her inside I gave her another treat or two. Next thing you know, she is laying in my lap, purring. Suddenly she appreciated being petted by a human.
My guess is she is about 8 weeks old. Mom always said that when a litter was old enough to wean the mamma would lead them away so she could have another litter. I assume that is true. Bitty sure keeps looking for a mamma.
Bob could also entice her to his lap, with a treat or two.
We will have her tamed yet.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jun 22
We keep treats by the door to reward all the cats when they come in. Tinker will go in, get a treat, go back out shortly, then come back in for another treat, over and over.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Jun 22
@CarolDM My sister over feeds her kitty with treats, but he is not allowed out and does not get the exercise mine do.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Jun 22
@GardenGerty A good system for all.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jun 22
No one has claimed her, and she certainly seems uncared for and though not ill, just not in great condition. We will fix that.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Jun 22
@rebelann Kitties seem to be my social life.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Jun 22
Having pets is one of Bob's comforts and joys. In fact, the fact that I had pets is one reason he wanted to date me.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 Jun 22
@RebeccasFarm He is very social. When we met I had both animals and kids at my house and a sister and a college student.
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Jun 22
You’ve been adopted by Bitty! Haha
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Jun 22
I suspected that was what would come of this when she walked in the front door right after Angel when it was raining.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 Jun 22
@moffittjc Yah, I did not need any body or anything else to take care of, but here she is, keeping me company.
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Jun 22
@GardenGerty Bitty is now part of the family!
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jun 22
Yes, she is and she does like attention. She even tolerates the flea comb really well.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Jun 22
@RubyHawk She is too young for flea poisons, but she appreciated me cleaning her up. Her skin is much nicer now.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Jun 22
@GardenGerty That’s good. She’s adjusting to everything around her.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
13 Jun 22
Feeding and taking care of a cat especially kitten is good enough to tame her.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 Jun 22
@Nakitakona Now she does not want to leave me alone.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
16 Jun 22
@GardenGerty yes it's the usual period and it takes some patience
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jun 22
She is so funny to watch. Her little stubby tail just wags and is expressive.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
13 Jun 22
Just how much nepeta is in those treats? 
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Jun 22
None that I know of. I learned that ants like t hem too, so now they are kept in a glass jar with a tight lid. Bitty had learned to turn the plastic box over to try to get more.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 Jun 22
@BarBaraPrz When they are fresh. I try not to over give them. I do not need fat cats.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
14 Jun 22
@GardenGerty 
Must be good stuff.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jun 22
I'm glad she is taming down and likes the people.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jun 22
Once she gets in a lap she is a very cuddly kitty. Still reluctant sometimes, but learning. She laid on a side table and just watched Bob for a while.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 Jun 22
@celticeagle I pretty certain she never had a real home before.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Jun 22
@GardenGerty ........Some cats are a bit odd. But all sweet and nice to have around.
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@kaylachan (84704)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Jun 22
That is so cool. I love when cats love us.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jun 22
Hubby is a big animal lover. He is so pleased that she likes him.
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@kaylachan (84704)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Jun 22
@GardenGerty And she can tell. Animals are pretty smart about that thing.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Jun 22
Glad she decided she likes you. I have had cats raise them as a family. They would smack the older ones away from nursing. But still willing to cuddle and clean them.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jun 22
Well evidently this mama did not want to keep Bitty. Or something. She would have made a tasty snack for an owl.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Jun 22
@GardenGerty Someone might have just dumped it too.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Jun 22
@wolfgirl569 That is possible, I suppose.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jun 22
She is settling in pretty well now.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
13 Jun 22
Do your cats stay at home? My Tom cat stays in the portico.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Jun 22
They mostly stay at home. Sometimes they go to empty fields, but they come home at night.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 Jun 22
@aninditasen As these get older I am sure they will stay home better. I am glad Tom stays home well for you. That is safest and best.
@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
14 Jun 22
@GardenGerty My Tom cat stays mostly in the portico and seldom goes to the fields.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
13 Jun 22
Soon she will be following you all around. Have a good week.
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