[Sadgirl]

Hopefully I won’t post twice- I had a connection issue. I officially adopted him last night! We had a nice family reunion- he was very happy to come back. I am fighting any urge to initiate affection right now. I did fail to mention one example of our issue together- our morning routine. My husband leaves for work first. After he leaves Moose seems especially leery of me. Before, I would attempt to make him comfortable by talking to him and petting him. Now I see that probably made things worse. He was in my hallway this morning and I just walked by him without stopping or looking at him. Later he came to me and put his head in my lap, I petted him and when I stopped he nosed me for more. Then he went to the lower level and stayed away from me. It’s almost like he’s watching me to see what I’m going to do. Not sure what this is- guarding his “resource” of space, or what. He doesn’t need this kind of space from my husband. My husband also plays with him differently- you know, a little “rougher” and louder. Moose loves it, but that’s not me. Maybe my calmer, more lovey dovey relationship with pets is new for Moose & making him uneasy. So, for now I’m faking that I don’t want to hug that huge cute head of his. I am going to be the only food provider now too, and right away last night I was trying some positive things with treats.
I ordered the Mine! book, to check that out. Thanks!