Good Morning,
I am new to the forum. I got Maverick yesterday. I responded to a "Free Kitties" sign and picked him up. He is adorable. He is a black/gray and light brownish tabby with those cute oversized kitten ears. He is about 6 weeks old. I am a graduate student and this is my first pet to have on my own.
We went straight to the vet, petsmart, and then came back to the apartment. It seemed to be going well. He slept most of the afternoon, went to hide, and then I brought him on the couch with me. This was great, he cuddled next to me and slept.
In the middle of the night, he woke up and would have nothing to do with me. I slept in his bed, and I slept on the couch. We woke up around 1, 2:30, 4:00, and then I finally got up around 5. The good news is that I heard him eating finally. However, I think I did a bad thing. I tried to force little Mav to be around me, and he is scared of me. I thought it would be good to cuddle him, because he has been meowing non stop since we woke up. He appears to me mourning. Presently he is sleeping behind the couch. I decided not to do anything until I consulted with those who know cats/kitties. Do I need to just let him be until he is ready to come to me?
Please help!
JGB
I am new to the forum. I got Maverick yesterday. I responded to a "Free Kitties" sign and picked him up. He is adorable. He is a black/gray and light brownish tabby with those cute oversized kitten ears. He is about 6 weeks old. I am a graduate student and this is my first pet to have on my own.
We went straight to the vet, petsmart, and then came back to the apartment. It seemed to be going well. He slept most of the afternoon, went to hide, and then I brought him on the couch with me. This was great, he cuddled next to me and slept.
In the middle of the night, he woke up and would have nothing to do with me. I slept in his bed, and I slept on the couch. We woke up around 1, 2:30, 4:00, and then I finally got up around 5. The good news is that I heard him eating finally. However, I think I did a bad thing. I tried to force little Mav to be around me, and he is scared of me. I thought it would be good to cuddle him, because he has been meowing non stop since we woke up. He appears to me mourning. Presently he is sleeping behind the couch. I decided not to do anything until I consulted with those who know cats/kitties. Do I need to just let him be until he is ready to come to me?
Please help!
JGB