The cats name

[berger1990]

If a cat has a name and u want to change it, how long will it take the cat to get used to the new name? Is it a good idea to change it? Jw

 

[LTS3]

It varies. Some cats may respond to a new name right away, others may ignore you (oh, wait. Cats do that anyways

). I changed my rescue cat's name and she responded after a few days. I still use her old name once in awhile.

 

[riley1]

depends on where they got their name.  At shelters we just assign names to cats unless they are surrendered with a name.  Don't know about cats but our dog trainer says it takes about 1000 times of using the name.  When ever you wants the cat's attention say the name first.  Good Luck

 

[berger1990]

Ok bc the cat im getting is one years old and he was just given a name at the shelter...i just dont like it that much and it doesnt fit him well so i was going to pick something that suits him.

 

[riley1]

Ok bc the cat im getting is one years old and he was just given a name at the shelter...i just dont like it that much and it doesnt fit him well so i was going to pick something that suits him.

The shelter does not intend for you to use the name.  They don't.  It is just a way of keeping track of who's who.  Just give him a name you like & stick to it.  My cat came with a name he knew so  this was not a problem for me.  I got a new shelter cat, gave her a name & just use it.  She will get with the plan sooner or later.  We cats it is usually later.

 

[berger1990]

Ok thank you so much for help!!!

 

[2bcat]

Cats and names, I am not much sure of.  It is not important at all to keep the shelter name, but after a year and a half I remain unconvinced that the two we have care one bit about their names. ;-)

So name him what you like and say the name a lot associated with him, and maybe he will get it.  Or maybe he won't.