Mia

anno , valerian grows wild around here, both the red and white flowering type, although none currently in my garden. If I was to venture forth and grab some, would the cats enjoy the flowers and leaves, or does it have to be the root?

Cats absolutely love valerian, crimson. It seems to be addictive like catnip. I had valerian in my old garden - not the ornamental, red flowers, but the medicinal herb (valium!). Once, I found my black cat, Sam, digging through the snow to try to get at the root. He and Sandy, the ginger one (with some help from next door's Bobby), killed off all the catnip and catmint in the garden because they loved them so much.

number Digby was brought in to a house with 2 long standing cats, and where a beloved one had recently died. He was one of 4 that came from the same house (their owner had sadly died). As mentioned the first couple of days were a bit fraught (he behaved as if auditioning for the sounds in the Exorcist). Half way through the first evening Mr P announced that he couldn't/wouldn't put up with it, the cat was to be taken back the next morning etc.

Now? Maurice treats him like a slightly mentally deficient younger brother, Lily tries to flirt with him this involves occasional hissing, which in this instance is the feline equivalent of the sort of playground tactics used by pubescent girls) and Mr P spoils him rotten, letting him do things that the others aren't allowed to, and when he phones home (Mr P that is not Digby, he's not allowed a phone yet or money for a pay phone) after asking how I am, his next question is "How's Digby?"

Yes; I think a plug in thingy would be a good idea [I'm a great believer in them]. Also I think the valerian I use for the dog can be given to cats [relieves anxiety]. She can probably tell that there was another cat in the house as well [don't mean to be insensitive by saying that number] and that might make her a bit worried.

She will number. You've not got a noisy home and there'll be lots of nice food for her. She'll settle. I'm so pleased for you.

OGM, no, no history known, but she`s been in care since May, living in a pen in her foster carer`s garden. I`m sure she`ll be fine in a day or two.

Digby spent almost the first 48 hours in the downstairs loo, but is well and truly established now!

You could try a feliway plug in thingy?

Good luck Number I'm sure she'll realise she's found a good home. Do you know anything of her history?