Give yourself time

Loki and Jordan came in on Monday. Cute little ones I must say. Opeyemi was so sweet throughout the adoption process. She came all the way from Ibadan to deliver them just in time for my birthday.

Huge shout out to her.

The moment I opened where they were, Jordan jumped out aiming for the window. Loki, on the other hand, curled up in a corner. First thing that crossed my mind was, oh no!

After spending ample time on Google searching "how to be a cat dad", "why do cats shiver", "why do cats meow so loudly", "why do cats hide", "why are they aggressive", "how to potty train cats", I had an idea what to expect for the next few weeks.

Getting into the house, they were terrified. They didn't touch the food for the first 24 hours.

What about me? Smelling sardine in my house was a new adjustment—one I intend to optimise 'cos I can't be living with that smell all the time.

Second day? They meowed around finding their favourite spot, or so I thought. They were hiding cos all their spots were either behind the curtains or a hidden corner somewhere. These dudes were both shy and nervous.

Loki apparently is the foodie. He didn't waste time before he started munching it, and Jordan wouldn't take a bite still. They fed from my hand eventually but still hid from me once food don finish.

I came back last night to see that everything had been cleared off the plate. These guys are getting comfortable with eating. I also saw that the litter box had been used.

We are making progress. Yippeee!

Today, I woke up to Jordan shouting like a mad man on heat. Haa! Ki lo tun de? Wetin sup?

I got some food, she chop finish still dey shout. No! She actually went to hide, and was shouting from there.

Lol.

I won't be home for the next few days. My brothers are taking care of them. Hopefully, all things go well.

It may take a month before they adapt to their new environment, and all I have to do is give it time.

Wish me luck!

Randomly, if you feel scared or nervous about anything you've started or want to start, don't stop being scared. Just be patient with yourself. Like the cats, go at your pace. Cry when you need to. Eat when you're hungry. Hide if you need to.

Grow your courage. Hone your faith. Breed your hope. Rome wasn't built in a day, they said.

So, give it time.

In the wise words of Osamudiamen, "cat dad nor easy, na the pictures fine".

Love you.

Ciao.

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