So...
I just got over mourning the loss of my beloved cat Harriet who died at a very young age. She was the ype of cat who always wanted to be in my presence, whether it be sunggling, playing, falling asleep in my lap or just being in the same room as me.
I've moved on to adopt two little sisters who are only 5 months old (Just about a week ago). They are very cute and play with each other all day long. They also loved to be pet when you get them, however this is the problem. They are incredibly timid and run from you at all times. They are incredibly smart and quick and getting a hold of them is borderline impossible. They are not hostile as they do not bite or scratch. They are just incredibly scared. Their history is that they were stray cats who survived the winter by snuggling to keep warm and sharing food. They were then trapped and kept in foster care for about a month, where they progressively got friendlier, however they are still terrified of anything human. They shelter told me that within 6 months they should be used to me and will not run from me, but I am not so sure.
No doubt these girls are very sweet, but its hard to go from a cat that literally followed me from room to room, to cats that dont want any part of me. Would it be irrational to move them to another home and get a cat (or 2) with better people skills? I do care about the 2 I currently have and dont want them to ever get separated. I feel like I am going overboard and hopefully someone will talk some sense into me.
I just got over mourning the loss of my beloved cat Harriet who died at a very young age. She was the ype of cat who always wanted to be in my presence, whether it be sunggling, playing, falling asleep in my lap or just being in the same room as me.
I've moved on to adopt two little sisters who are only 5 months old (Just about a week ago). They are very cute and play with each other all day long. They also loved to be pet when you get them, however this is the problem. They are incredibly timid and run from you at all times. They are incredibly smart and quick and getting a hold of them is borderline impossible. They are not hostile as they do not bite or scratch. They are just incredibly scared. Their history is that they were stray cats who survived the winter by snuggling to keep warm and sharing food. They were then trapped and kept in foster care for about a month, where they progressively got friendlier, however they are still terrified of anything human. They shelter told me that within 6 months they should be used to me and will not run from me, but I am not so sure.
No doubt these girls are very sweet, but its hard to go from a cat that literally followed me from room to room, to cats that dont want any part of me. Would it be irrational to move them to another home and get a cat (or 2) with better people skills? I do care about the 2 I currently have and dont want them to ever get separated. I feel like I am going overboard and hopefully someone will talk some sense into me.