Hello and Good Afternoon everyone !!
Guess what ?! As many of you wonderful people know, I have 2 lovely girls named Cuddles and Buttercup. They have owned my heart for 8 months now. Since the 5th month I have been enjoying a wonderful, trusting close bond with Buttercup. I really loved Cuddles just as much, but after so many months of trying to win her approval, and her trust, I had finally come to accept that may never happen. About 2 weeks ago, I just decided that I would just appreciate Cuddles for who she was, and not what I really, wished she could be.
Today I had a big BIG breakthrough ! 8 months and a week to the day, I have finally-- won Cuddles trust. It is not anything "big" in particular, that I can pinpoint how this happened. I believe it was more subtle, over time, like...for instance: She has been increasingly showing signs of "wanting my company" or "not asking to be put right back in her cage", after "her" typical 10-20 minutes of lap time. However, because it was inconsistent and sporadic.. I just waved it off, as her just being her usual moody, "temperamental" ( though she is, temperamental, and very emotionally high-strung) self.
I think it was the little things...the small and seemingly "insignificant" changes at the time, that were most likely, what made the difference. Or, just good old patience and time is what she needed, like I encourage others all the time to try to have, with their piggies. Patience, and time...lots of time. And most importantly I think, taking notice of "who she really is" and respecting her wishes. Due to her very sensitive nature, I have always tried to be much more gentle, and quiet with Cuddles. It has been a challenge trying to learn and understand her personality, and then, to accept her completely.
So I am not really sure how it happened but boy, HOORAY, I am just so happy and excited that it has happened ! Isn't that wonderful ?!? Yipppeeeee !! :heart:lol
Guess what ?! As many of you wonderful people know, I have 2 lovely girls named Cuddles and Buttercup. They have owned my heart for 8 months now. Since the 5th month I have been enjoying a wonderful, trusting close bond with Buttercup. I really loved Cuddles just as much, but after so many months of trying to win her approval, and her trust, I had finally come to accept that may never happen. About 2 weeks ago, I just decided that I would just appreciate Cuddles for who she was, and not what I really, wished she could be.
Today I had a big BIG breakthrough ! 8 months and a week to the day, I have finally-- won Cuddles trust. It is not anything "big" in particular, that I can pinpoint how this happened. I believe it was more subtle, over time, like...for instance: She has been increasingly showing signs of "wanting my company" or "not asking to be put right back in her cage", after "her" typical 10-20 minutes of lap time. However, because it was inconsistent and sporadic.. I just waved it off, as her just being her usual moody, "temperamental" ( though she is, temperamental, and very emotionally high-strung) self.
I think it was the little things...the small and seemingly "insignificant" changes at the time, that were most likely, what made the difference. Or, just good old patience and time is what she needed, like I encourage others all the time to try to have, with their piggies. Patience, and time...lots of time. And most importantly I think, taking notice of "who she really is" and respecting her wishes. Due to her very sensitive nature, I have always tried to be much more gentle, and quiet with Cuddles. It has been a challenge trying to learn and understand her personality, and then, to accept her completely.
So I am not really sure how it happened but boy, HOORAY, I am just so happy and excited that it has happened ! Isn't that wonderful ?!? Yipppeeeee !! :heart:lol