Sparkle has been very tense, and though I have a couple of toys for her (not enough, to be sure) I need to get her something with a large dose of catnip.
A fellow FReeper sent her a gift of a “play station” (for lack of a better word) with two sisal scratching posts, a “hammock” strung between them, a “rug” on the base, and a swinging pompom. I just put it in the bedroom today, as I didn’t want too much stimulation, in view of her confinement.
I was actually able to spend about 10 minutes with her today, talking to her and stroking her, and trying to reassure her, and I got some purrs. Best of all, she seemed to relax a little, but as soon as I put her down and took my hands off her, she headed for the closet.
Tax chick suggested a wad of paper for a diversion and as soon as I think Sparkle is ready, I will do that. I have lots of paper things to wad up and throw away! LOL!
I second the wadded-up paper - cats love that.
Small wads of aluminum foil are good items for them to chase.