Hi everyone;
I'm new to the forums here. I have a little situation with the little new addition to the family (I have an 9 year old resident female cat named Candy). This kitten is 3 and a half months old. I bought him from a pet store, but he spent the whole time in a farm before he was introduced to the pet store and finally to me (and my home, and Candy)He was properly socialized in the farm. He was, probably, only fed and given a place to stay when he was born -- not too much human interaction.
I know it's only been three days since I brought him home; but the fact that he wasn't properly socialized while he was in the farm, worries me. It's bad enough that I have to get Candy to accept Tobby (as you can understand, she's not too happy about Tobby); but, I'm also concerned that he might grow up to be a mean/aloof/too-independent little boy.
He's still very scared to come out on his own and stuff (when he does come out, he runs into hiding out of any tiny sound or squeak), let alone have other people touch him. He trusts me more (not completely, just a little =) than the rest of the family since I'm the one who's been handling him. But I'm still concerned. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I want to make his transition and socialization process as smooth and painless as possible. I hope this massage isn't too long, guys. I'm just a concerned cat owner =}
I'm new to the forums here. I have a little situation with the little new addition to the family (I have an 9 year old resident female cat named Candy). This kitten is 3 and a half months old. I bought him from a pet store, but he spent the whole time in a farm before he was introduced to the pet store and finally to me (and my home, and Candy)He was properly socialized in the farm. He was, probably, only fed and given a place to stay when he was born -- not too much human interaction.
I know it's only been three days since I brought him home; but the fact that he wasn't properly socialized while he was in the farm, worries me. It's bad enough that I have to get Candy to accept Tobby (as you can understand, she's not too happy about Tobby); but, I'm also concerned that he might grow up to be a mean/aloof/too-independent little boy.
He's still very scared to come out on his own and stuff (when he does come out, he runs into hiding out of any tiny sound or squeak), let alone have other people touch him. He trusts me more (not completely, just a little =) than the rest of the family since I'm the one who's been handling him. But I'm still concerned. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I want to make his transition and socialization process as smooth and painless as possible. I hope this massage isn't too long, guys. I'm just a concerned cat owner =}