Hi everyone, we adopted a little 18-month-old spayed female on Saturday the 19th. At the rescue centre, she seemed really happy and settled and loved a fuss, but since arriving here she’s been hiding under the furniture. When she’s reachable, I can stroke her and she purrs, but she’s only eaten about 20 bits of dry food since Sunday evening and had a couple of laps from her water bowl (which doesn't seem like much). I should add that she ate under a unit (yes, I gave in and put it right under her nose as I was scared she’d be poorly if she didn't eat anything). She did come out last night to use her litter tray, though. But since this morning, it’s been the same thing—she’s hiding. She’s incredibly affectionate and accepts strokes without any issues but she won't come out. What should I do? Leave her be? Stop going to see her? Should I keep bringing her dry food to where she is or not? I’m a bit lost. Just to clarify, she’s never lived in a real home before; she was found on the street at 8 months old and spent the next 8 months at the shelter with the volunteers and plenty of other cats. Thanks to anyone who replies with advice, I’m just a bit worried. Thank you!
