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I adopted a 4-5 month old kitten (“Sip”) about 8 weeks ago, knowing that she was shy. She and her two siblings arrived at a foster likely a little “late” and she was the spiciest of the three. The foster got her to a decent place but she could not sit in a lap or be picked up. She regressed when she came to me and did all of the expected hissing, etc. and I won her over with spoon and hand feeding, treats, play. She LOVES my older cat, but only tolerates me. I can see the suspicion in her eyes.
I can now pet her reliably when she is on my bed and when I set food down. She purrs and seems to enjoy the pets, but avoids them other than in those two scenarios. She grooms in front of me. I know that this is good, maybe the dream scenario.
My question for you all is, where do we go from here? I admit to feeling somewhat sad that she never approaches me for affection and I had a housecall vet come last week to try to check her out for persistent diarrhea and the vet couldn’t examine her because she was so panicked.
Now that I am beyond the obvious stuff, what can I do to keep socializing her? I want her to be able to receive care and I feel ashamed to admit that I also want her to like me.
Are there other things I can do other than just spending time with her and continuing to earn her trust?
I can now pet her reliably when she is on my bed and when I set food down. She purrs and seems to enjoy the pets, but avoids them other than in those two scenarios. She grooms in front of me. I know that this is good, maybe the dream scenario.
My question for you all is, where do we go from here? I admit to feeling somewhat sad that she never approaches me for affection and I had a housecall vet come last week to try to check her out for persistent diarrhea and the vet couldn’t examine her because she was so panicked.
Now that I am beyond the obvious stuff, what can I do to keep socializing her? I want her to be able to receive care and I feel ashamed to admit that I also want her to like me.
Are there other things I can do other than just spending time with her and continuing to earn her trust?
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