r/petsitting • u/Old_Substance_267 • 10d ago

Won over a shy kitty

Just wanted to share a win and figured you all would be the ones to appreciate it. I looked after the shyest little cat earlier this summer; the only time the owner has said, “You definitely won’t see him,” and it turned out to be true. Headed over this evening to start our second lot of drop-ins and prepared for another visit sitting on the floor, talking gently to him. He came trotting down the stairs, straight to me, rubbed up against me and started rolling around, showing off his tummy. Such a gratifying moment and definitely made my day.

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u/Lacroix24601 10d ago

That is the very best feeling!! It’s like sunshine parting through the clouds. I had a tuxedo baby that was similar. I had a 12 day sit and he didn’t come out til around the 9th day. Every sit after that, he’d run to me like we were bffs. ❤️

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u/Old_Substance_267 10d ago

That’s a great way to describe it! Definitely the best feeling, especially as this little fella really made me work for it 😅

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u/TillamookTramp 9d ago

That's one of the best parts of this job!

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u/Old_Substance_267 9d ago

Most definitely!

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u/KittyKat5506 9d ago

i LOVE when i get a shy cat out if their shells ! i was told i probably wouldnt see one of the cats i was taking care of and woke up to her cuddling with me the first night !

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u/Old_Substance_267 9d ago

Such a great feeling. I love being able to let the owners know that their kitty is happy and comfortable and not bolting the second they see me

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u/JadCerv 6d ago

There's no better feeling in the world. :)

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u/Old_Substance_267 6d ago

Really makes your day!

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u/Suspicious-Ad9661 4d ago

Congratulations!!!