My cat Lucy cries a lot.
I just got her about a month ago. She came from a family that had children and a few other cats so the transition to my one bedroom apartment and just me has been difficult for her. Also not long after she moved in with me my uncle passed away and I had to leave her for over a week so I could go home to be with my family (don’t worry, I had someone coming in to check on her).
But she cries a lot. I’m certain it is because she is extremely lonely as I work everyday and find I’m not home often. I love on her as much as possible when I am home, and she sleeps next to me every night…
The problem is when she wakes up she wants attention and will lay there next to my head and cry and cry and cry. I used to pick her up and shut her out of the bedroom… but then I read this article that said not to do that because any attention given at that point will increase the behavior.
Has anyone had this problem? Does anyone have any suggestions? I’ve been considering getting another cat so that she has a playmate, but it costs at least $60 just to adopt one! I can handle the month to month costs of food and vet visits, but can’t imagine paying another $60 just to get a cat.
Is anyone in Chicago wanting to give away a cat?
Any comments would be helpful.
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