Why offer a quiet hiding box instead of pulling a newly adopted cat out from under a chair?
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Answer: A retreat lets it control when to approach
A retreat lets it control when to approach ✓ — A safe retreat gives the cat control while it assesses unfamiliar surroundings. Let it approach voluntarily.
A box stops it bonding with other people — A retreat supports security, not isolation. Keep gentle interaction available without forcing the cat out.
Darkness makes it sleep through the change — Rest can help, but darkness is not the main mechanism. The important part is a safe place it can choose to enter or leave.
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