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Hi Everyone. I need some advice for socializing my 7mo old kitten. We got her from a shelter about 3 months ago, and she was reasonably friendly with all the staff and visitors. She did not shy away from people, and she never ran to hide when someone approached her cage. Since the time that we brought her home, we've been pretty much the only people she comes in contact with. I think I may have messed up here.
She is a bit skittish around any loud noises, i.e. vacuum cleaner, diswasher, car backfiring outside.... but overall she is very loving. She sits in our laps, and generally follows me around the house. I work from home, so I am with her all day.
Last week, a repair man came to the house, and she FREAKED OUT!!!! A few days after that, a neighbor came by, and it was the same freak out all over again. She ran and hid in her bathroom. I felt so bad, but she calmed down as soon as they left the house.
What is the best way to get her used to people? I just moved to this city, so I don't really know anyone well enough to have them over my house. Is there any such thing as a kitty play group? Should I take her out in her carrier and have her interact with strangers in a park? Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks!
She is a bit skittish around any loud noises, i.e. vacuum cleaner, diswasher, car backfiring outside.... but overall she is very loving. She sits in our laps, and generally follows me around the house. I work from home, so I am with her all day.
Last week, a repair man came to the house, and she FREAKED OUT!!!! A few days after that, a neighbor came by, and it was the same freak out all over again. She ran and hid in her bathroom. I felt so bad, but she calmed down as soon as they left the house.
What is the best way to get her used to people? I just moved to this city, so I don't really know anyone well enough to have them over my house. Is there any such thing as a kitty play group? Should I take her out in her carrier and have her interact with strangers in a park? Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks!