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Hello I'm new to the site and have read alot about my situation. I have 2 cats I adopted 1 is puss in Boots 8 months old happiest cat ever. The other Oscar he is 4 years old and came from an abusive situation. I always try an adopt animals that are less likely to find homes because of age disabilities or bad behavior. Previously I've rescued dozens of dogs but because I have a smaller home now I'm trying to work with cats and am unfamiliar. I brought Oscar home and the first couple days he allowed me to pet him he flinched alot because of past physical abuse but then anytime I tried to pet him he hisses even growls so I stopped trying to pet him. He even hisses if I'm far away and raise my hand like I want to pet him. He ignores the other cat completely but they don't fight at all. I provided him a cat cave where he spends most of his time. I'm giving him his space got all the hormone plug ins tasty treats etc. My question is this I've had him for a month and 2 times he started walking toward me and I walked away because I didn't know if he was Gona bite me he's actually quite scary. One time he approached me was right after he ate my wife thinks he was coming to thank me. What do you guys think. I figured since he hissed at me every time I approached him he potentially wanted to attack me? Do cats also sense fear? Does it make them more nervous? Also does showing my other cat affection in front of him make him more comfortable or less comfortable. He also has 0 interest in playing with toys with me. Anyone have any advice on how to improve his quality of life and anyone have an idea if he's likely to attack or more likely just coming to be pet. Thanks alot