Hi everyone,
I am looking for feedback and honestly support. I adopted a cat (Alina) who is just about a year old. She had minimal to no socializing and is very scared. I do not know her previous story, but I am her first owner . I have read a lot and am trying everything and making little progress and am honestly very sad
I have set up a cozy room, with various bed/safe spots, feliway , classical music , kitty Tv etc.
she is eating regularly and using the litter box . I have gotten her to play in the evening a few times . I’m in the room with her other times , just reading etc. She shows NO interest in me most of the time and has not come up to me yet . She seems scared if Im too close and I don’t want to rush her. Should I be trying more to pet her or let her come to me ??
Im also wondering if I should open the door and let her explore another room ??? (It’s been over a month ) or should I wait until she seems more comfortable in her cozy place with me present?? Im sorry for the long post , but I am really looking for advice. This is much more difficult than I expected and I want to do the right thing . Any feedback and support is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much
I am looking for feedback and honestly support. I adopted a cat (Alina) who is just about a year old. She had minimal to no socializing and is very scared. I do not know her previous story, but I am her first owner . I have read a lot and am trying everything and making little progress and am honestly very sad
I have set up a cozy room, with various bed/safe spots, feliway , classical music , kitty Tv etc.
she is eating regularly and using the litter box . I have gotten her to play in the evening a few times . I’m in the room with her other times , just reading etc. She shows NO interest in me most of the time and has not come up to me yet . She seems scared if Im too close and I don’t want to rush her. Should I be trying more to pet her or let her come to me ??
Im also wondering if I should open the door and let her explore another room ??? (It’s been over a month ) or should I wait until she seems more comfortable in her cozy place with me present?? Im sorry for the long post , but I am really looking for advice. This is much more difficult than I expected and I want to do the right thing . Any feedback and support is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much