I'm new to the forum and have come here seeking advice. This past weekend I adopted 2 cats, Pierre and Tiger, 7 and 8 mo. old. They are not siblings but came from the same foster home. My issue is with how the cats are adjusting to the new surroundings, which I realize does take some time.
Both cats have pretty much hidden under the bed since I brought them home. Pierre was quite skittish when I first met him at the foster home and I think thatâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s just part of his natural personality, so I know it will take a while for him to adjust and Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m not concerned about him. Tiger, on the other hand, was extremely affectionate, wanting to be petted and climbing onto my lap on his own accord. In fact, my intention was only to adopt Pierre, but Tiger's super affectionate nature urged me to go back the next day to get him as well.
As I said, Tiger mostly hides under the bed now. I have a wand with string he likes to play with but heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll stay at the edge of the bed and play. If he feels Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m getting too close heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll back away. Heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s definitely careful to keep a safe distance. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ve extended my hand out to him and heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll sniff my fingers but if I try to touch him heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll move out of the way and give a little meow in protest.
The first 2 nights I had him, he would cry most of the night, but he has stopped doing that. One sign of progress. Also at night is when theyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll both come out from under the bed and explore. Tiger will come out once in a while but heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s very cautious of any movement I make and keeps his distance. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m concerned because itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s completely opposite behavior from when I saw him in the foster house. The woman who had him under foster care is surprised by his behavior. She said she never even heard him meow and that he was always very friendly and slept on her bed every night.
I do understand that they're both adjusting to new surroundings, sounds, smells, and to me. I'm just surprised how different Tiger is now from when I first saw him at his foster home.
Anyone else experience this? Any advice to help him adjust? Thanks and sorry for the long post.
Both cats have pretty much hidden under the bed since I brought them home. Pierre was quite skittish when I first met him at the foster home and I think thatâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s just part of his natural personality, so I know it will take a while for him to adjust and Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m not concerned about him. Tiger, on the other hand, was extremely affectionate, wanting to be petted and climbing onto my lap on his own accord. In fact, my intention was only to adopt Pierre, but Tiger's super affectionate nature urged me to go back the next day to get him as well.
As I said, Tiger mostly hides under the bed now. I have a wand with string he likes to play with but heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll stay at the edge of the bed and play. If he feels Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m getting too close heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll back away. Heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s definitely careful to keep a safe distance. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ve extended my hand out to him and heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll sniff my fingers but if I try to touch him heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll move out of the way and give a little meow in protest.
The first 2 nights I had him, he would cry most of the night, but he has stopped doing that. One sign of progress. Also at night is when theyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll both come out from under the bed and explore. Tiger will come out once in a while but heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s very cautious of any movement I make and keeps his distance. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m concerned because itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s completely opposite behavior from when I saw him in the foster house. The woman who had him under foster care is surprised by his behavior. She said she never even heard him meow and that he was always very friendly and slept on her bed every night.
I do understand that they're both adjusting to new surroundings, sounds, smells, and to me. I'm just surprised how different Tiger is now from when I first saw him at his foster home.
Anyone else experience this? Any advice to help him adjust? Thanks and sorry for the long post.