Is this cat behaviour normal?

Question

I just (yesterday) adopted a loving 10 yr old moggy. Upon getting her home she investigated the house, then hid under the bed for a few hours (a safe spot?). She then came out and has been overly affectionate since, to the point where she didn't sleep all night and kept me up by jumping on and off the bed, walking up to my head and constant rubbing and headbutting.
It's only been one night I know I just wanted to know if this is normal in people's experience and will she calm down, start to sleep at night etc.?

Answer 1

She'll definitely calm down. She just needs a lot of reassurance that she's there to stay. Animals want to know you care just like people . The headbutting is a sign that she's accepted you .

She's probably pretty wired from all the excitement and she'll start sleeping soon. You might want to put a dirty piece of clothes in a place she's indicated she'll sleep. If it smells like you she's more likely to calm down and get comfy. If you can have her sleep in the same room as you.

Answer 2

I think you'll have to wait a bit to see if she'll calm down. I adopted a cat and she is very affectionate. Though I think she was pregnant either the first time I saw her or shortly after (she was a stray and i didn't adopt her straight away, thinking she might go home). My kitty is still very affectionate and purrs all the time, although she is scared of some people (not everyone though). So it could be in her nature to be affectionate- though that affectionate would be annoying!!

Give her a bit of time, then if she doesn't settle down, maybe try locking her out of your room at night, so you can get some sleep. though she mite start meowing and scratching all night,still keeping you up!!

Well, good luck with your new cat, and I hope you get a good nights sleep!

Answer 3

I have a cat that gets into these moods every once in a while, usually at night too. You literally cannot ignore him, he demands attention. I don't think it's a problem. Keep in mind that cats are mostly nocturnal creatures. She's probably just a really affectionate cat and happy to be in a good home. She also might have some anxiety from being in a new home. As long as it doesn't translate into aggression (yes, I've had cats that do this) I don't think it's a bad thing. Just relax and enjoy her attention. :)

Answer 4

I would say she took refuge under the bed to sort of see how things "play out". While cats have a large array of natural weaponry, they are much better hunters than confronters. My cat Igor, when he feels threatened (which is anytime a stranger comes to the door, poor kitty), likes to make a beeline under my in-wall stove. There's a tiny little opening he can just barely fit through, and once he's under there, he may as well be in a vault. I call it his panic room.
Once she felt more comfortable, she likely went into a frenzy of exploration and scent marking. Cats need to both learn new areas and claim them, so they rub against EVERYTHING, over and over to get their scent on it. Typically when exploring an area as a kitten, the behavior is to strike out and explore, and then come back to mother periodically for reassurance - in this case, mother was you, in bed, trying to get a good night's sleep!

Answer 5

She's getting used to her new home & could be feeling a little insecure. You can help her sleep more @ night if you spend time playing with her & giving her lots of attention shortly before you go to bed. As I'm typing this, I'm also playing fetch with our 5 month old kitten so he'll sleep later.

Answer 6

Hey, you're lucky. I've had new cats duck behind corners and attack my butt as I walk by the first day. She'll straighten out, though. They have to adapt just like every living thing.

Answer 7

Well, have you thought that's the reason to why someone put her up for adoption? You adopted an annoying cat.

Answer 8

she is prob just loving you for saving her/him.