Hello,
I just adopted a 4 mth old tabby and a 2 month old siamese mix.
I brought them home last night and opened their boxes to let them come out on their own. The tabby was out pretty quick and was exploring. The siamese took almost an hour and even then would hide behind or under anything he could find. I just ignored him for a while, he was trying to stay away from me at all costs.
The two get along well, they play and explore together. I keep catching the siamese and holding him for a few minutes and then letting him go, holding him for longer and longer each time. He doesn't seem to be getting any more trusting of me and still tries to get away.The tabby is a little timid, but will come to me on his own for attention if I sit down.
Is this the best way to do it, I know I have only had them for one day, but I want to make sure I do this right.
I just adopted a 4 mth old tabby and a 2 month old siamese mix.
I brought them home last night and opened their boxes to let them come out on their own. The tabby was out pretty quick and was exploring. The siamese took almost an hour and even then would hide behind or under anything he could find. I just ignored him for a while, he was trying to stay away from me at all costs.
The two get along well, they play and explore together. I keep catching the siamese and holding him for a few minutes and then letting him go, holding him for longer and longer each time. He doesn't seem to be getting any more trusting of me and still tries to get away.The tabby is a little timid, but will come to me on his own for attention if I sit down.
Is this the best way to do it, I know I have only had them for one day, but I want to make sure I do this right.