ive recently had to give up my adored pet for personal reasons and ive given him to friends but every time i try and pet him when i visit he runs away. i know he remembers me so whats wrong?
2007-01-24 01:39:01 · 8 answers · asked by Sia 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
its killing me so please help
2007-01-24 01:39:59 · update #1
No, of course it doesn't hate you.
The cat is in a new enviorment...with new sounds and new smells and new people.
It takes cats a while to adapt to change, give him sometime and let him take things at his own pace..don't try to force the cat do anything, when he's ready he'll allow you to pet him.
Good for you for doing the responsible thing and finding him a good home...and not being like some people and just throwing him out on the street or taking him to a shelter.
2007-01-24 03:42:59 · answer #1 · answered by gracieandlizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's upset with the huge change in his life- new house or apartment and new people. He doesn't know why this happened or who is to blame. I'm sure he does recognize you but is just to upset to acknowledge you. Cats are very territorial and as a rule, hate change, but he'll adjust, with time. He doesn't blame YOU personally for his unhappiness, since he has no concept as to why the changes happened. You did what you needed to do, and you found him a good home, so that is what matters. Give him time to settle in to his new surroundings, and in time he'll show affection to you again.
2007-01-24 09:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's winding you up because he knows it gets you going. I have a cat that was given me by a friend who could no longer keep her. The cat sometimes acts a bit snooty when she comes to visit but I know she's pleased to see her really.
2007-01-24 10:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well thats life hey atleast you found him a loving home thats better then dropping him of on the streets. so dont feel bad.hey maybe he does have a grudge against you but every time you visit bring him a treat or something this might help.
2007-01-24 09:46:20 · answer #4 · answered by redhotgermangrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long has it been. He most likely is still adjusting to his new environment. Have your friend crate him when your en route and you get him out of the crate to visit.
He is just doing what shy cats do. Nothing personal.
2007-01-24 09:45:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is impossible. Hate is for humans only.
When animals seem to dislike a human it is not hate.
The cat might have problems but hate is not it.
2007-01-24 10:03:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-01-24 09:49:10 · answer #7 · answered by ALN 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no it just wont's to be loved by someone it doesn't have to be you.
2007-01-24 09:47:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋