I adopted Sabrina and Daisy who were about 8 months and 4 months respectively in January. Both were ferals that were found at separate trailer parks and had been with their foster mother for only about a week before I adopted them. Sabrina, the black and white one, was always just as sweet as can be. However, Daisy, the Siamese mix, was super timid and was quite the darter whenever she managed to escape from her foster mother. But as you can see from her picture she's just the most beautiful little kitten and I just had to have her. Her foster mother was apprehensive about adopting her out so soon because of her shyness, but decided living with me would be ideal for Daisy since I lived alone, and have lots of experience with cats, since I have two who are 17 and 14 living with my parents.
At first Daisy was doing great for being such a timid kitten. She immediately wanted to be best friends with Sabrina, though Sabrina didn't really want to have much to do with Daisy at first. Of course, Daisy was hiding a lot in the first couple weeks - mostly under my bed - but when I would lay down on the floor and feed her treats she would allow me to very slowly reach out and touch her. Then once I touched her, she'd immediately start purring and would rub up against me to be pet as long as I didn't make any sudden moves. But about the time that Sabrina finally warmed up to Daisy, Daisy no longer wanted anything to do with me.
Now Daisy is the most perfect, sweet, well behaved cat except that she doesn't want me near her. She's very playful, loves to cuddle with Sabrina, has a healthy appetite, doesn't have any litter box issues, she's not a very vocal cat like most Siamese, and she doesn't hide anymore. She'll even sleep within a couple feet from my desk chair, but the second she hears me move she wakes up to make sure I'm not approaching her. In the few times I've had to capture her to take her to the vet, she's never tried to scratch me and I've only heard her hiss once. She'll usually just let out one or two sweet kitten meows...never anything threatening or very scared sounding.
So I guess my question is, is it normal for her to still not want me near her after being with me for 3 1/2 months? Should I just give her more time? Should I try something else to socialize her? Is it just her breed? I know she's not doing terribly, but she hasn't really progressed any in about 2 1/2 months. Please help. I'd really like to pet my adorable little kitten.
At first Daisy was doing great for being such a timid kitten. She immediately wanted to be best friends with Sabrina, though Sabrina didn't really want to have much to do with Daisy at first. Of course, Daisy was hiding a lot in the first couple weeks - mostly under my bed - but when I would lay down on the floor and feed her treats she would allow me to very slowly reach out and touch her. Then once I touched her, she'd immediately start purring and would rub up against me to be pet as long as I didn't make any sudden moves. But about the time that Sabrina finally warmed up to Daisy, Daisy no longer wanted anything to do with me.
Now Daisy is the most perfect, sweet, well behaved cat except that she doesn't want me near her. She's very playful, loves to cuddle with Sabrina, has a healthy appetite, doesn't have any litter box issues, she's not a very vocal cat like most Siamese, and she doesn't hide anymore. She'll even sleep within a couple feet from my desk chair, but the second she hears me move she wakes up to make sure I'm not approaching her. In the few times I've had to capture her to take her to the vet, she's never tried to scratch me and I've only heard her hiss once. She'll usually just let out one or two sweet kitten meows...never anything threatening or very scared sounding.
So I guess my question is, is it normal for her to still not want me near her after being with me for 3 1/2 months? Should I just give her more time? Should I try something else to socialize her? Is it just her breed? I know she's not doing terribly, but she hasn't really progressed any in about 2 1/2 months. Please help. I'd really like to pet my adorable little kitten.