She has been rescued and is living with her foster "mom". Foster mom says the cat took about 2 weeks to become comfortable living with the family and numerous other cats, but that now she is willing to be out with the others, socializing and curious. Still, I know that adult cats are happiest and most social when they've been raised around people and their litter. Is it too late for this cat to be a social and happy cat? I specifically want a lap cat, so it is critical that she & I bond and that she wants a lot of affection from her person.
2007-03-16 02:16:57 · 7 answers · asked by kidskidlet 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Well I got a cat at about 4 months who had absolutely no socialization. He was found with his sister by a dumpster. Hid from me the first week or two, and now he sleeps on top of me all the time, i can do anything to him. So basically I'm saying it's never too late. SHe will just need lots of love & some time & she will trust you as long as you treat her well.
2007-03-16 02:22:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never to late with cats. They may be a bit shy at first, about a week. All you got to do is sit the food & litter, before you go get it. When you return with the cat hold it, show it where the food is, still holding it, & then set it in the litter box & let go. It may run & hide. But, when it's hungry & or needs the litter box, it'll go to these places. It may eat & all while you sleep, but, it'll work out the way you want. I've been through this twice, & have had cats all my life. I was worried the first time, as you are. But, after a week the cat started doing more day by day. All will be well.
2007-03-16 09:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you met the cat? Spend some time visiting with her so she can get to know you and you can see if she has the personality you're looking for. Ask the foster mom if you can be left in a room with her to see how she reacts when not surrounded by other cats. Ragdolls are known for their cuddly nature, so I don't think it'd be a problem after she gets used to you.
2007-03-16 09:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by RanaBanana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took a three year old Siamese that had not had a happy life. She was ill-natured and downright mean. I LOVED it out of her over a period of many months. Now Fancy is 12 years old, the most loving pet in the world. She sleeps next to me and pulls my hand over under her chin and keeps her paws wrapped around my hand. The ragdoll will be fine with a lot of gentleness and love. ENJOY!
2007-03-16 09:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by missingora 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for it.!!!
she will bond and sit on your lap later on.
I had a ragdoll and she just grew to loved me after a while. But unfortunately she fell from 8th floor of our appartment whenit was raining very heavy. She tried to jump to check out our neighbour.
Give her time and just love her and she will returnyour love.
Good Luck!!!
2007-03-16 09:33:53 · answer #5 · answered by Kiki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope!!! Just be patient.
Food and warmth in the end will prevail.
My grandmothers vicious cat took about two years to get chummy with me.
2007-03-16 09:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by rostov 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well one piece of advice, dont let her out for at least 3 weeks, i got a new cat and that week let her out and she never came back, it turned out they need to get comfy first!!!
2007-03-16 09:25:19 · answer #7 · answered by Stocky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋