I adopted a feral kitten October 31st at 2 months old. He was born in a construction shop’s tool trailer with his other siblings. He was the most skittish one, and was the last one no one wanted :(. Even though I already had a cat who I loved more than anything I did not want to give him to a shelter. So we took him. He’s very anti human, the most nervous cat I’ve ever been around in my life. When we first got him he would not eat around us unless we were in another room. He would hide from us at all times. To shorten the story, he improved some, he is out when we’re around but not when guests come over (not surprisingly). But still, he does not let us touch him. He doesn’t let us get within arm’s length. But he clings to my cat for dear life. My cat definitely helped him adjust to our house more quickly and they’re like brothers. But his attachment to humans has not improved in quite some time. It’s gotten to the point where it almost seems like he’s angry when our cat goes to us wanting to be pet, snuggle, etc. Our kitten aggravates our cat by biting, being aggressive, basically assaulting him until he gives in and goes with him. I just feel sad because I’m not improving with our kitten who seems to hate us and I’m losing time with my cat who is constantly harassed by the clingy baby that is our kitten. Any advice on what to do, how to make our kitten more comfortable with us, how to feel more stable in our home? I would never give him away but the thought of having this type of relationship with him forever has me feeling defeated and sad. Sorry this is super long.
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