Hi, So I know this is a very vague question and therefore will probably have a lot of different answers and opinions. As such, I'm looking to get just about as much advice as possible, personal experiences etc. that would help put me at ease.
My cat, Luna, is about 5 years old. I got her from the shelter because when we went in to visit her she jumped right into my lap and started purring. (Well, I definately had to adopt her then!!) So I brought her home and she didn't hide much (except at first) and she was very vocal to everyone in the house. Now i'm in a different place (been here for almost 2 years) with different roommates. I've had an assortment of roommates in the 3 years that i've had Luna. She used to be pretty relaxed around people and would always be in the same room that people were in. I started dating a guy back in June and then it seemed that her behavior changed. She is not into meeting new people now (usually slinks into the room but then runs away if anyone tries to pet her). she still is vocal and plays and snuggles with me, she even sleeps in the same bed as my boyfriend and I sometimes. However, he believes that even though he's nice to her that she doesn't like him. (sometimes she doesn't really want to be petted or runs away).
there have been some events in Luna's life that could have had an effect on her. I had to go away for 5 months, so I left her in the house I was living in w/ my same roommates. However (due to roommate conflicts) she had to move in w/ my mom after a couple months. (this change didn't seem to make her any more scared or antisocial). Also, I had a roommate who i once caught kicking her so I can't know for sure how many times that happened. Other more minor things may be factors, but i'd like to get opinions before i elaborate.
I have 2 questions: 1). what are the typical reasons why cats change their behavior? (other than illness, b/c I've taken her to the vet and she is fine, if a little overwieght, which i'm working on) and 2). Is there any way to make her more friendly in general or specifically more friendly to my boyfriend?
I really love my cat, and I want to make sure my boyfriend understands that or better yet...that he likes her too. =)
Thanks for reading and I aplogize for the length of the post!
My cat, Luna, is about 5 years old. I got her from the shelter because when we went in to visit her she jumped right into my lap and started purring. (Well, I definately had to adopt her then!!) So I brought her home and she didn't hide much (except at first) and she was very vocal to everyone in the house. Now i'm in a different place (been here for almost 2 years) with different roommates. I've had an assortment of roommates in the 3 years that i've had Luna. She used to be pretty relaxed around people and would always be in the same room that people were in. I started dating a guy back in June and then it seemed that her behavior changed. She is not into meeting new people now (usually slinks into the room but then runs away if anyone tries to pet her). she still is vocal and plays and snuggles with me, she even sleeps in the same bed as my boyfriend and I sometimes. However, he believes that even though he's nice to her that she doesn't like him. (sometimes she doesn't really want to be petted or runs away).
there have been some events in Luna's life that could have had an effect on her. I had to go away for 5 months, so I left her in the house I was living in w/ my same roommates. However (due to roommate conflicts) she had to move in w/ my mom after a couple months. (this change didn't seem to make her any more scared or antisocial). Also, I had a roommate who i once caught kicking her so I can't know for sure how many times that happened. Other more minor things may be factors, but i'd like to get opinions before i elaborate.
I have 2 questions: 1). what are the typical reasons why cats change their behavior? (other than illness, b/c I've taken her to the vet and she is fine, if a little overwieght, which i'm working on) and 2). Is there any way to make her more friendly in general or specifically more friendly to my boyfriend?
I really love my cat, and I want to make sure my boyfriend understands that or better yet...that he likes her too. =)
Thanks for reading and I aplogize for the length of the post!