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Jealous Cat?

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We found a cat in the street about two months ago. She approached us and we decided to take her home with us, since she did not have a collar on. We later found out that she wasn't spayed either, so we decided to keep her. She was always friendly and affectionate towards us up until we decided to foster a kitten. At first she did not like the kitten but within a few days she started to play with her and to groom her. She seems to like her now. The problem is, she is NOT affectionate towards us at all. I have not heard a single purr from her ever since we got the new kitten. She does not like it when we pet her and she does not snuggle with us anymore. What do you think is the problem? Let me repeat that she grooms and plays with the new kitten, so she seems to like her.
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That sounds like what my cat did when we brought home a new young cat. Just continue to be patient with her and let her come to you on her terms. You might also try a Feliway diffuser to help out and calm her down a bit.
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Cats can act in unexpected ways to change. Right now she's got a new thing to take up her time. She'll remember the people who gave her a forever home again after a while.

I agree with the feliway plug in diffuser. Love 'em!

Hurray for you for rescuing her!

Are you planning to foster regularly? If she's gotten this attached to the kitten already, it might be hard on her when it leaves. Perhaps...keep this one for her, and foster others?
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Sounds like she's mothering the kitten. Maybe that's enough affection and attention that she doesn't need to seek any out from you right now. As the kitten grows the "new" will wear off and your cat should get bored with her some - but some cats just bond better with other cats than they do humans. A lot of true former ferals are this way, as are some skittish cats.

You could try giving her treats to bribe her into interacting with you more.

However, if she stays this open and accepting of other kittens she would be a great aid in any others you try to foster. Always make sure any incoming kittens are healthy due to her close contact with them.
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