They were born in our backyard, we found them and thier mother, we fed the mother and soon the kittens started eating the food also. The mother is very friendly. We have now adopted 2 of them a male and female, but still after weeks they still run from us and wont let us pick them up. However if they are laying down they will stay there if we slowly walk to them to pet them, but if they are up they run.The vet says they are about 6-8 weeks old. Can anyone give us some suggestions
2006-08-02 22:46:09 · 8 answers · asked by franclady23 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
You're doing everything right. Food and petting are what they need. They run because they're kittens, and have a lot of energy.
2006-08-02 22:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by chilixa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time and patience. I have adopted many kittens/cats in my life. Let them come to you. Food helps. When you put the food out for them, sit by the bowl as they eat and stroke their heads. Soon they will identify you with pleasure and start to come around. Good luck and congratulations.
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2006-08-02 22:53:36 · answer #2 · answered by PariahMaterial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go and see about buying some toys for them and try to make feel more comfortuble,believe me I found a stray cat hiding under a car and when I got I was nice to him and pretty soon he liked me.GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-02 23:21:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep on persisting. they are just wanting their mother by the sounds of it. But when they begin to see that mum trusts you and that you are not hurting them they will begin to start bonding with you. Just don't give up.
2006-08-02 22:52:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be patient, very patient.
Be friendly with them, never quick movements. Feed them, and try to approach them, but very slowly. Talk to them, so they'll get accustomed to your voice too
2006-08-02 22:52:59 · answer #5 · answered by tokala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of young strays do that, but all I can say is just be patient and use positive reinforcement.
2006-08-02 22:52:25 · answer #6 · answered by Stacie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just going to take some time and love for them. They will come around. I commend you for taking them in. Keep nurturing them, and they will love you for life
2006-08-02 22:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by amanda_wallace5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pet them and be nice to them and they will start coming to u
2006-08-02 22:58:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋