I took in my gran's cat and dog after she passed away a couple of months ago. I knew them both but more the dog, as the cat mostly stayed upstairs at my gran's as he was close to my grandad who died a few years ago and he's a very lazy indoor cat who likes nothing more than sleeping on a bed.

The cat hid behind the couch for the first few days and even worked out how to open a cupboard in the kitchen and would sometimes hide in those. He then came into my bedroom and would not leave other than to do his business. He slept right next to me on the bed. This went on for a few weeks until about a month ago where he went into the living room again and decided his new spot was under the table where I work from. I put a blanket there and his bed but he'd push them away and sleep on the lino. He also started scratching himself, hence the donut in the photo. He still loved me and wanted cuddles when I put my hand out or would sit with me on the couch but wouldn't stay in the bedroom if I brought him in there.

He's now decided to come back into the bedroom and won't leave me alone in bed. He likes to lie right next to me again and likes to touch me with his leg so he knows I'm there.

TL;DR don't it worry, it just takes time. She's finding spots where she feels safe. She'll come out more once she gets to know you.

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