my wife and i adopted two kittens, Houdini (male) and Gypsy (female), from a shelter (they're about 10 weeks old, both from the same litter). we've had 2 dogs for the last 5 years so having cats is a completely new experience for us.
the male (named Houdini because he kept trying to escape from the kennel at the shelter) is the more adventurous one. he follows me around a lot so i have to keep an eye out to make sure i don't step on him or kick him when i'm walking. a few days ago i was on the couch and didn't realize he was next to me and when i turned, my hand hit his face pretty hard and now he won't let me get near him. he's fine with my wife, but when he sees me or even hears my voice he runs and hides. what can i do to show him that i didn't mean to hurt him? i was hoping after a day or two he'd get over it, but he still runs and hides any time i get anywhere near him.
the male (named Houdini because he kept trying to escape from the kennel at the shelter) is the more adventurous one. he follows me around a lot so i have to keep an eye out to make sure i don't step on him or kick him when i'm walking. a few days ago i was on the couch and didn't realize he was next to me and when i turned, my hand hit his face pretty hard and now he won't let me get near him. he's fine with my wife, but when he sees me or even hears my voice he runs and hides. what can i do to show him that i didn't mean to hurt him? i was hoping after a day or two he'd get over it, but he still runs and hides any time i get anywhere near him.