it's been about 17 years since I've owned a cat, but for years I have been considering getting one, but my allergies to cats made me hesitant. Fast forward, I read that siamese seem to be a better breed for people with allergies, so I decided I would look for a rescue siamese/mix and take allergies pills to acclimate.
2.5 months ago I found an adorable siamese/mix kitten who was approx. 5-6 months old (along with her friend who was a tad bigger and older). When I arrived to the petstore I was met by the women, who cared for the cats, and I took the one I was interested in out and held her, obviously she was a little scared, but calm. The woman went on to tell me they were feral kittens saved from being released from the TNR program because they were sweet. .... I never heard of this program before.. and didn't have an understanding of feral kittens, I just thought they were "saved".
I paid for my kitty, and fell completely in love with her, but thought... gee 2 would be better than one, and went back to the store and adopted her friend. So now I have Jazzy & Izzy. Jazzy, has always been curious and seemed to be pretty friendly, but still spooks pretty easy, but has definitely made progress! If she is sleeping, I can pick her up and hold her, she loves to be combed.. but is not really a lap cat at all. Izzy on other hand - loves me when it's feeding time, will play from time to time... but mostly, she remains in hiding. I honestly am so disappointed in my choice of getting feral kittens, I really wanted a PET, that I could love and would love me back.
We had company for Christmas this week... Izzy has been hiding the entire time and jumps at any small movement. However, they will both sleep on my bed, near my side. 2 nights ago... when my company was leaving, they left the door open and Izzy bolted out. I was right behind her, but she made some weird wild noise - like "leave me alone" and ran as fast as she could to get away from our house. Secretly, I felt that she was better off, and I'd go find a nice little domesticated kitten for a playmate for Jazzy. But - I do love Izzy, and kept a watch for her.. thinking I'll feed her and care for her outside. She returned around 11 PM last night, just before I was going to bed, I peeked out and saw her tail. I ran and got a plate of food for her, and brought it out - but she wouldn't come near me.. until I backed off a few feet. eventually, she came to me, and allowed me to pet her. I was able to coax her back into the house, and shut the door... she was pretty affectionate for a while, but she is back in hiding today.
I almost feel it is cruel to try and force her to be an inside cat... I don't know if I want to settle for having an invisible pet. Taking any advise anyone can give me.
P.S. daytime at our home is quiet.. just me, but even comes and our house can be noisy.
2.5 months ago I found an adorable siamese/mix kitten who was approx. 5-6 months old (along with her friend who was a tad bigger and older). When I arrived to the petstore I was met by the women, who cared for the cats, and I took the one I was interested in out and held her, obviously she was a little scared, but calm. The woman went on to tell me they were feral kittens saved from being released from the TNR program because they were sweet. .... I never heard of this program before.. and didn't have an understanding of feral kittens, I just thought they were "saved".
I paid for my kitty, and fell completely in love with her, but thought... gee 2 would be better than one, and went back to the store and adopted her friend. So now I have Jazzy & Izzy. Jazzy, has always been curious and seemed to be pretty friendly, but still spooks pretty easy, but has definitely made progress! If she is sleeping, I can pick her up and hold her, she loves to be combed.. but is not really a lap cat at all. Izzy on other hand - loves me when it's feeding time, will play from time to time... but mostly, she remains in hiding. I honestly am so disappointed in my choice of getting feral kittens, I really wanted a PET, that I could love and would love me back.
We had company for Christmas this week... Izzy has been hiding the entire time and jumps at any small movement. However, they will both sleep on my bed, near my side. 2 nights ago... when my company was leaving, they left the door open and Izzy bolted out. I was right behind her, but she made some weird wild noise - like "leave me alone" and ran as fast as she could to get away from our house. Secretly, I felt that she was better off, and I'd go find a nice little domesticated kitten for a playmate for Jazzy. But - I do love Izzy, and kept a watch for her.. thinking I'll feed her and care for her outside. She returned around 11 PM last night, just before I was going to bed, I peeked out and saw her tail. I ran and got a plate of food for her, and brought it out - but she wouldn't come near me.. until I backed off a few feet. eventually, she came to me, and allowed me to pet her. I was able to coax her back into the house, and shut the door... she was pretty affectionate for a while, but she is back in hiding today.
I almost feel it is cruel to try and force her to be an inside cat... I don't know if I want to settle for having an invisible pet. Taking any advise anyone can give me.
P.S. daytime at our home is quiet.. just me, but even comes and our house can be noisy.