Case Study: Jumbo — Extreme Fearfulness in a Cat

What do you do when your newly-adopted cat refuses to stop hiding under the bed? 4-year-old Jumbo had a rough start in life, and now he was in danger of losing another home. When Certified Cat Behavior Consultant Hongfei Li was called, his caregiver was at her wit’s end because the noise, inappropriate elimination, and disruption were upsetting her and her neighbors, even forcing her to sleep on the couch every night. Over the ensuing weeks, through a few simple games, patience, and attention to the environment, Jumbo and his caregiver Poppy were able to connect and finally develop a relationship of trust.