Named after the 1991 movie heroines Thelma and Louise, I adopted both sisters from a nearby rescue. They are feral cats who rely on each other to discover the world around them, mostly the birds, squirrels and rabbits outside the house.
Interestingly enough, the cats were born within days of my leaving my toxic husband. It feels like a sigh we were mean to share a home and embark on a new adventure together.
It took time for Thelma and Louise to come out of their shell. To be honest, Louise is still very shy. It’s normal given their past. They need to build their confidence just like I have been doing over the last year.
I’ve gifted them with special treats and toys to try and get them to venture out from under the bed. Slowly, Thelma came out, intrigued by the treat dispenser toy. Birdwatching is a definite hobby of hers, as she can spend hours in the window sill looking at birds eating
from my neighbors feeders.
I think she wants to go outside and explore, but thankfully, she still runs away when the door opens. I would probably loose her to her feral instincts.
Louise is another story. She is beyond shy and nervous, venturing out in the night when I’m asleep. She still doesn’t know quite what to make of me, as I sometimes catch a glimpse of her staring at me.
I understand her, I’m the same way with people. You get judged by many and trust is a huge issue.
When you come out of a toxic relationship, you have no idea how you are going to survive. The worse part is processing the information and experiences you’ve been through. With each day, you slowly gain confidence to move forward and try new things, just like Thelma and Louise are becoming braver.
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