A weird question

chloesnowie

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hey, this may seem like a bit of a weird question but im doing a course in animal care and thies question came up. ' How would you approch a cat' i just wondered if anyone could help me....

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Whenever I approach a strange cat, I kneel down and slowly offer my hand to the cat, and if it is within reach and doesn't run away from my hand, then I'll test it's temperment by lightly, slowly, touching the top of it's head. Then, if it runs, I sit father away from it until it seems to not be afraid, then try again. If it doesn't run after the initial touch, then I stroke it's head, and hopefully it comes closer for more contact.

However, obviously, if it appears angry or obviously very afraid from the very beginning, I'll sit as far away as possible until the cat calms down, if it's feasible.
 
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