Hi all! I am new to this forum. I have to find a solution to this.
I have 3 year old female kitty (Gidget). She has always been a little bit skittish of loud noises and people coming into the house. She has always just taken an extra 5 minutes to come out and socialize. I have always lived alone with her and the older male (5 years old) but have had people over and roomates here and there. 4 months ago, in April my boyfriend and I moved in together. she had been around him before in my old apartment and was never overly friendly but she didnt hide or hiss at him. Since we have moved she has resorted to hiding every second that he is home. In the mornings when he is sleeping and I am up she is fine out in the main living area. When we moved he brought with him a small dog, who she gets along fine with. No hissing or hiding around him. My boyfriend has made attempts to come to her quietly and lay on the floor near her and pet her. She used to poop immediately when he would try this (the litter box has NEVER been an issue THANK GOD). Then she started warming up the idea... She still hissed at him when he came into this room so he kind of gave up. The other day she pooped on the floor when he walked in... Today he tried to lay on the floor quietly and pet her. She attacked. Bit his hand a scrathed him. I dont want to get rid of her but I dont feel like this is fair for her or my boyfriend. She cant be happy hiding all day... HELP?!
I have 3 year old female kitty (Gidget). She has always been a little bit skittish of loud noises and people coming into the house. She has always just taken an extra 5 minutes to come out and socialize. I have always lived alone with her and the older male (5 years old) but have had people over and roomates here and there. 4 months ago, in April my boyfriend and I moved in together. she had been around him before in my old apartment and was never overly friendly but she didnt hide or hiss at him. Since we have moved she has resorted to hiding every second that he is home. In the mornings when he is sleeping and I am up she is fine out in the main living area. When we moved he brought with him a small dog, who she gets along fine with. No hissing or hiding around him. My boyfriend has made attempts to come to her quietly and lay on the floor near her and pet her. She used to poop immediately when he would try this (the litter box has NEVER been an issue THANK GOD). Then she started warming up the idea... She still hissed at him when he came into this room so he kind of gave up. The other day she pooped on the floor when he walked in... Today he tried to lay on the floor quietly and pet her. She attacked. Bit his hand a scrathed him. I dont want to get rid of her but I dont feel like this is fair for her or my boyfriend. She cant be happy hiding all day... HELP?!
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