Need help with my "angry" cat

Adopting another cat might be an option at a later date, but for now...
I would wait until this situation is resolved.

Moving back home must have been stressful for you.
Adopting a cat, then dealing with the aggression issue would be a stresser for anyone.

Be patient and above all, remain calm.
Become a cat whisper...
really listen to what Juno is telling you though her behavior.
Who knows...in time, Juno might become the kitty you hoped for.

Originally Posted by xocats

Adopting another cat might be an option at a later date, but for now...
I would wait until this situation is resolved.

Moving back home must have been stressful for you.
Adopting a cat, then dealing with the aggression issue would be a stresser for anyone.

Be patient and above all, remain calm.
Become a cat whisper...
really listen to what Juno is telling you though her behavior.

Who knows...in time, Juno might become the kitty you hoped for.

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I am really hoping Juno turns into the kitty I hoped for. I am home for the long haul. So adopting another cat right now is not an option. I won't give up. not matter how hard it seems at times..

I just called home and spoke to my mom... She said that Juno just slept in my bed for a couple of hours. Is it possible that could help with her adjusting to my scent? Just a thought.

Originally Posted by Jimmy Jazz

I just called home and spoke to my mom... She said that Juno just slept in my bed for a couple of hours. Is it possible that could help with her adjusting to my scent? Just a thought.

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I think so...
it's very hopeful.

Be calm around her...
maybe even ignore her.
The more you react when Juno attacks you, the more this behavior is reinforced.

Keep a small cat toy in your pocket or a food treat.
If she attacks you, throw the toy, treat or something that distracts her attention away from you.

Calming vibes on the way for both you and Juno.

Originally Posted by xocats

I think so...
it's very hopeful.

Be calm around her...
maybe even ignore her.
The more you react when Juno attacks you, the more this behavior is reinforced.

Keep a small cat toy in your pocket or a food treat.
If she attacks you, throw the toy, treat or something that distracts her attention away from you.

Calming vibes on the way for both you and Juno.

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thanks again... I really appreciate everyones suggestions and comments. It is helping me anyway.

What I will do is carry a treat for her in my left pocket.. and one for ME int he other. I need it after the attacks

Originally Posted by Jimmy Jazz

What I will do is carry a treat for her in my left pocket.. and one for ME int he other. I need it after the attacks

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I am sure that you do.

It seems to me that some of the same approaches people use for ferals or long time strays would apply in this situation.

Like putting the scent on towels or shirts and placing them under the food bowl etc

Or the idea of slowly moving the food bowl closer as the cat begins to trust--even if you have to start 20 feet away from the bowl, make sure you are in sight.

Am I off base with the possibility of trying these things at all?

Leslie

Another thing that you can do is Play Therapy.
Wear Juno out.
http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.ph...therapyforcats

Well one good thing is, I wasn't attacked by Juno since Friday morning. She spent the weekend hissing at me and for the most part keeping her distance. I got that spray stuff that plugs into the power outlet Saturday afternoon. I am hoping that helps. My daughter stays with me on th weekend and Juno was fine with her.

I am learning the word patience. Gonna keep working on it.

I really think that in time you will win Juno over.
More patience is always a good thing for all of us.

Took a step back this morning. Was attacked twice

Will keep trying

By now, you have enough info to almost be an expert about kitty aggression.
Implementing that info in another thing altogether.
What is your gut telling you about why Juno is doing this?

Please introduce the play therapy from the link above.
Exercise might help diffuse Juno's pent up tension.
However, maybe someone else should do it.

Originally Posted by xocats

By now, you have enough info to almost be an expert about kitty aggression.
Implementing that info in another thing altogether.
What is your gut telling you about why Juno is doing this?

Please introduce the play therapy from the link above.
Exercise might help diffuse Juno's pent up tension.
However, maybe someone else should do it.

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My thought is somewhere in her short life someone that I must remind her of abused her. She seems to almost guard for my mom. I went into my moms room last night. As soon as juno heard me, she jumped of the bed and got down low to the ground hissing and growling at me. Didn't attack then, but like I said did this morning.

I had thought strides were made because very briefly Sunday morning she brushed up against me. Just once. But I thought it was a start.

Then last night. I was making dinner and I felt something against my leg and it was her sniffing me. She did it briefly and then headed off.

I will try the play therapy. That is about the only thing i havent' yet. I am doing my best with patienece. I really don't want to give up on her. I have been spending quite a bit of time trying with her. She is just so loving to my mom, it puzzles me.

Originally Posted by Jimmy Jazz

I am doing my best with patienece. I really don't want to give up on her. I have been spending quite a bit of time trying with her. She is just so loving to my mom, it puzzles me.

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If you choose to give up on Juno, what will your options be?
Return her to the shelter?
Is it a no kill shelter?
I fear that if you tell them she attacks you, they will not be able to re-place her.

Originally Posted by xocats

If you choose to give up on Juno, what will your options be?
Return her to the shelter?
Is it a no kill shelter?
I fear that if you tell them she attacks you, they will not be able to re-place her.

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It is a no kill shelter.

It would be real hard on my mom if I were to take her back now. Juno just follows her everywhere. As soon as she hears her voice out she comes. Sleeps in her bed etc. They are real close.

I am just going to keep trying.

I really appreciate the support here..

Originally Posted by Jimmy Jazz

It is a no kill shelter.

It would be real hard on my mom if I were to take her back now. Juno just follows her everywhere. As soon as she hears her voice out she comes. Sleeps in her bed etc. They are real close.

I am just going to keep trying.

I really appreciate the support here..

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Good, I am really glad to hear that.
Don't forget that you are smarter than Juno.
You can solve this.

Well just an update. Things have not gotten much better. I thought this past Sunday we mayhave turned a corner. She slowly walked over to me and rubbed up against my leg. Then I gave her some treats and she came somewhat close. But then Monday morning I fed her and when I walked away. boom. Attack. then another attack monday night ,and then last night was awful She really came at me, hissing, spitting growling. I have done everything that has been suggested. I am running out of patience.

Juno is such a jeckyl and hyde. My mom tells me how lovable she is with her during the day and I see it myself. Every time I walk anywhere near here now she crouches into attack mode. sometimes I am just lucky and she hisses and leaves. but last night was terrible. I will keep trying, but it is so frustrating.

thanks for listening and caring folks, I very much appreciate.

I don't really have any advice, but wanted to commend you on your patience with Juno. She may just still be frightened at having her whole life changed, or have been abused, it is just so hard to say without knowing her complete history.
I may have missed it in all the posts, but if she has not been spayed, that may help. Hormones can be a hard thing to deal with along with all the other things in her life. You seem reluctant to give her up, and that is great. If she goes to a shelter, she may be pts for being aggresive, when she seems to be trying. Please keep us posted on her progress, and we will help you in any way you can, with advice, prayers, vibes. Thanks for trying so hard with this little girl.

Try a few more things please before giving up on her. Order some bach flower remedy and ask your mom to rub some on her ears several times a day. Order the essence of Holly- purchase the book by Pam Johnson Twisted Whiskers. Also buy a bottle of Feliway Spray and start lightly spritzing your shoes and legs with the spray. See if that doesn't help her know you are a "friendly." I commend you for your try- most people would have tossed her outside by now, dumped her in the wilderness or taken her back to a shelter.

I wonder if somehow, in the past you did actually hurt her without your knowledge? Stepped on her in the middle of the night, scared her somehow? Just another thought

Good luck

thanks folks. i do not want to give up on her. I am postive she can have a wonderful life with my fmaily. I just love cats and she is so good with my mom. Even though she angers me and makes things uneasy for me, I would hate to bring her back to the shelter and back to dealing with all the other cats.. I will keep trying. but at some point I am not sure. I have spent countless hours sitting on the floor just talking soft to her. only to get hissed at or attacked when I finally get up and walk away.I bought the Feliway Spray a coupel of weeks back, but so far no luck with that. the whole thing makes me sad as I am trying to be so kind to her.