I adopted a black cat from a no-kill shelter 2 months ago and I love him. He's very affectionate and LOVES attention. The problem is just that. He jumps everywhere, he cries, he will do anything to get attention. Then when you're giving him attention he never lets you stop. And if you force stopping, he goes to another person. He also has a habit of wanting to eat people food.
And as for age, I'm not sure. According to the shelter paper, they found him in June while he was still quite young. And he does have a friend, his friend is just a very grouchy cat.
2006-11-24 10:19:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Wow lucky you. My cat just draws blood from me with its claws most of the time. It's only sociable when it comes to feeding or when it wants some cabinet door opened.
2006-11-24 10:21:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ferts 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I think it's wonderful that you adopted your new friend. And just like any other friend, he's got some issues that need sorting out. And he's looking to you to help him. I would contact the shelter, or your vet and express your concerns. A professional should be able to help you retrain your friend so that you both can be happy with the outcome. Keep giving him positive attention, and ignore or use the water bottle for negative actions. It's going to take a lot of patience and love, but you will get it worked out. A vet should be able to tell you what you need to do, in order to get the best results.
Good luck!
2006-11-24 18:25:40 · answer #2 · answered by Autumn BrighTree 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't tell you. Whatever his situation was before, he could be traumatized by the recent changes. He may still be adjusting to his new home and new family. I would recommend talking to a vet and see if they have any suggestions. If you have problems with him jumping on furniture, etc. and you want him to stop that habit, you can try swatting with a rooled up newspaper or spraying with a water bottle. I've heard about those techniques being used to stop that habit. But again, before you try to throw too much at him at once, talk to a vet or maybe someone from the shelter. He just may be having adjustment issues.
2006-11-24 18:21:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lucky you. End of July this year we adopted Honey (DSH) from Cat Protection Centre. She was hiding under the bed for the first 30 days with us & she was not very affectionate. Honey is always with us at dinner time - she too is curious about food & I give her very small amounts of our food to sample, as I don't want her to feel left out. I expected our new cat to be cuddly, playful, seeking our company & attention. Honey's favorite time to play with me is between 4:30 - 5:00 am, when she announces to the world with her cries that she is up. As she is well rtested & hungry she attacks my hands - biting & scratching me.
A pet is a pet & unfortunately we can program in advance their behaiviour & individual character. Accept, help & love your cat - he has been through some difficult time.
2006-11-24 18:48:15 · answer #4 · answered by Angel Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a very "needy" cat as well, have had her for several years now. it does get tedious sometimes. i pay attention to her when time allows, but no matter how much she bugs me, when i'm busy or done paying attention to her, i ignore her. she's gotten to the point where she knows when to stop her persistence. good luck with your new pal, it sounds like he got very lucky to be chosen by someone that cares like you do.
2006-11-24 19:20:43 · answer #5 · answered by panamm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the shelter take returns?
2006-11-24 18:23:14 · answer #6 · answered by just_out_side 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
give him to much attention.
2006-11-24 18:20:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
soup
2006-11-24 18:24:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
donate him to a Chinese restaurant
2006-11-24 18:23:07 · answer #9 · answered by BIG JOHN 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋