Molly does it again.

She is such a little character! On an unrelated note, what I wonder
about Molly is whether she's a calico, or if she's a tabby and white.

Jo Firey...

She is tabby white and gold.

On a related note, someone up there did send her treats today. She found a
live field mouse to play with. Had herself a wonderful afternoon.

Just wish she didn't feel the need to bring them home from the field to play
with. But I can't blame her. Other neighborhood cats are much bigger than
she is, but they won't come into our back yard because of Kayla. For some
reason they all have an aversion to the way Kayla says "Howdy"

Poor little calico girl. She is so timid and so careful to never do
anything wrong. She lives her whole life like we might kick her out to fend
for herself at any minute. Even though she does insist on going out to hunt
and to relieve herself.

Enfilade...

Smokey was like this too when we first brought him in from the Big Bad
Outside. He'd act up, displaying a bit of his feral nature and then
start clinging and crying, terrified he'd lost his roof and meal
ticket.

It took him a couple years to get over it.

Smokey would always respond well to petting and soothing words, as
reassurance that we werent' about to toss him out. Perhaps treats
would be good for Molly too...a concrete reminder that you still love
her enough to feed her.

Good luck and purrs,

A few weeks ago Charlie bought two really nice catnip plants. Much larger
than the one I got at PetSmart around thanksgiving. Jake and Molly take
turns chewing the leaves off. Molly really gets into it and rubs her face
in the potting soil around the plants as well.

The plants are in cardboard "pots" and Charlie put them into little bowls
we've had around forever and set them at the back of the counter for the
cats to enjoy.

I guess Molly got a little carried away. I heard a crash a while ago and
went to check. She had managed to shove the plant and bowl across the
counter and off onto the floor. Shattering the bowl. She is so upset. The
bowl is no loss and cleaning up the mess just got a floor cleaned that
needed cleaned anyway. But the poor girl looks about ready to run away from
home.

Its hard because if we try to reassure her she has done nothing wrong, the
extra attention just makes her feel worse.

So tonight when you talk to the mothership, ask them to send her a bit of
confidence. Enough to know she has a home and is loved, no matter what.

mlbriggs...

Purrs that Molly will become a brave little girl. MLB

Marina...

Poor Molly. Confidence purrs on the way from two very confident young cats.

Adrian A...

Poor Molly, purrs on the way for her.

polonca12000...

Molly, you are ok! You do not have to worry all the time. You are loved
and accepted for who you are. And not only your family loves you, but we
love you too.
Lots of purrs and gentle hugs,
Polonca and Soncek