Unfriendly Kitty :(

On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 08:49:06 -0500, kaeli
wrote:

In article ,
enlightened us with...
in article , Fleemo at
wrote on 6/17/04 3:07 PM:


So what should I expect? Might the kitty grow out of this "phase" or
is this a clear indiciation of what his personality is gonna be? His
disregard for human companionship and the fact that he does not cover
his poop or pee does not leave me with a warm and fuzzy feeling about
our new pet. :\

-Fleemo

He's being a preteen. Give him space. Sit near him. Be happy when he does
want pets. My cats go through big cycles of wanting attention/lap time and
times of just sitting near. You will find all kinds of cycles, especially in
your very young cats life. They really do have stages just like human
preteen/teens/young adult etc.

Karen


I agree, and I'd also try to engage him in some play with one of those
"interactive toys" (really just a pole with some streamers or feathers
on it *g*) so he can play with you and have time with you without having
to be touched if he doesn't want to be.
My furkids all go crazy for this cheap toy I got at the pet store. It's
like a kid's toy fishing pole with a fuzzy ball attached by a thick
string. Fishing for kitties. *LOL* They know where I keep it and when I
go to get it, they all come running no matter what they were doing.

The more you try to pet him and/or pick him up when he isn't in the
mood, the more he'll go away when he sees you. He needs to initiate pet
time. And you need to stop petting him before he's sick of it so he's
left wanting more.


--
Cat fishing is what I call it.
I have a long hall that I use, back and forth chasing the stupid
thing,

My three just love it too.

On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 08:49:06 -0500, kaeli
wrote:

In article ,
enlightened us with...
in article , Fleemo at
wrote on 6/17/04 3:07 PM:


So what should I expect? Might the kitty grow out of this "phase" or
is this a clear indiciation of what his personality is gonna be? His
disregard for human companionship and the fact that he does not cover
his poop or pee does not leave me with a warm and fuzzy feeling about
our new pet. :\

-Fleemo

He's being a preteen. Give him space. Sit near him. Be happy when he does
want pets. My cats go through big cycles of wanting attention/lap time and
times of just sitting near. You will find all kinds of cycles, especially in
your very young cats life. They really do have stages just like human
preteen/teens/young adult etc.

Karen


I agree, and I'd also try to engage him in some play with one of those
"interactive toys" (really just a pole with some streamers or feathers
on it *g*) so he can play with you and have time with you without having
to be touched if he doesn't want to be.
My furkids all go crazy for this cheap toy I got at the pet store. It's
like a kid's toy fishing pole with a fuzzy ball attached by a thick
string. Fishing for kitties. *LOL* They know where I keep it and when I
go to get it, they all come running no matter what they were doing.

The more you try to pet him and/or pick him up when he isn't in the
mood, the more he'll go away when he sees you. He needs to initiate pet
time. And you need to stop petting him before he's sick of it so he's
left wanting more.


--
Cat fishing is what I call it.
I have a long hall that I use, back and forth chasing the stupid
thing,

My three just love it too.

On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 08:49:06 -0500, kaeli
wrote:

In article ,
enlightened us with...
in article , Fleemo at
wrote on 6/17/04 3:07 PM:


So what should I expect? Might the kitty grow out of this "phase" or
is this a clear indiciation of what his personality is gonna be? His
disregard for human companionship and the fact that he does not cover
his poop or pee does not leave me with a warm and fuzzy feeling about
our new pet. :\

-Fleemo

He's being a preteen. Give him space. Sit near him. Be happy when he does
want pets. My cats go through big cycles of wanting attention/lap time and
times of just sitting near. You will find all kinds of cycles, especially in
your very young cats life. They really do have stages just like human
preteen/teens/young adult etc.

Karen


I agree, and I'd also try to engage him in some play with one of those
"interactive toys" (really just a pole with some streamers or feathers
on it *g*) so he can play with you and have time with you without having
to be touched if he doesn't want to be.
My furkids all go crazy for this cheap toy I got at the pet store. It's
like a kid's toy fishing pole with a fuzzy ball attached by a thick
string. Fishing for kitties. *LOL* They know where I keep it and when I
go to get it, they all come running no matter what they were doing.

The more you try to pet him and/or pick him up when he isn't in the
mood, the more he'll go away when he sees you. He needs to initiate pet
time. And you need to stop petting him before he's sick of it so he's
left wanting more.


--
Cat fishing is what I call it.
I have a long hall that I use, back and forth chasing the stupid
thing,

My three just love it too.

figures!

allen

figures!

allen

figures!

allen

"Goat Roper" wrote :

I think they are just arrogant butheads that enjoy teasing me!


Maybe, but get some cat treats and be patient. Loyalties shift!

"Goat Roper" wrote :

I think they are just arrogant butheads that enjoy teasing me!


Maybe, but get some cat treats and be patient. Loyalties shift!

"Goat Roper" wrote :

I think they are just arrogant butheads that enjoy teasing me!


Maybe, but get some cat treats and be patient. Loyalties shift!

Maybe, but get some cat treats and be patient. Loyalties shift!


I've tried bribing them with cat treats but usually (not always) they wait
until my wife blesses the treat or till at least after i've left the room
before they will eat the treat. My wife will give them treats almost
religeosly when she leaves the house and they begin the begging routine as
soon as they hear the alarm system being set. If the wife isn't home and
it's just me leaving they pretty much ignore me. I usually go ahead and
give them a treat anyway, which they ignore until I am out the door. When I
get back they have eaten the treat, but I get nothing but "the look" if I
come home without the wife.

If I really want to get "the look" or get them crying i can give the wife a
hug.

They will play fetch with me, so I guess I should feel blessed.

allen