its bizarre ive never encountered this behaviour before with a cat- -- shes following me around everywhere, if i come home and nap and dont play with her she cries at the side of the bed! and now im keeping her seperate from my older cat during the day and at night sleeping, and now shes figured out how to open doors!!!! and comes trotting out meowing... what to do?????? ive had her here for almost a weekk now, and im trying to spend time with her when i get home from work for a few hours before bed... and now shes just a cry baby if i leave her alone....??
2007-07-16 19:33:14 · 7 answers · asked by divinemadness 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
4 the first month shes here, we gotta keep her seperate from the other cat when nobodys around/awake-- so shes in one part of the house and the otehr in the other
2007-07-16 19:35:22 · update #1
lynette yea --- she stopped that, i keep the lower blinds on the patio doors up a little so she can see out --- and if she trys the other blinds, i shake a can of rocks at her! LOL
2007-07-16 19:57:24 · update #2
peppa ann - its a calico
2007-07-16 19:58:27 · update #3
omgosh joseph ur right- i noticed that too, she will only eat if im in the kitchen with her, even though i leave dry food out for them 24/7
2007-07-16 19:59:13 · update #4
I think it's neat that she's not tearing at the blinds anymore, remember?
She just thinks you're her mom- she's only 2.
2007-07-16 19:47:19 · answer #1 · answered by Lynnette_is_a_Lovely_Latina! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you know her story? A lot of cats from shelters came from really bad situations. They were abandoned by their owners, neglected, ignored. So now that she's in a nice household she's basically meowing at you "LOVE ME!" - she's starved for love and affection!
When I first adopted Spooky, a five-year-old Persian he was EXACTLY the same way. He would come in here to my office and meow at me to move my arm so he could jump up on my lap - and would tread like mad and look at me - closing his eyes so cutely. I work from home so I'd be on the phone with a client trying not to laugh! And if I got up to get a drink or use the restroom - he'd follow me. EVERY NIGHT he'd curl up right next to my head SO tight. If I moved during the night he'd meow and recurl up next to me again.
Now it's been a few months and though he does still sleep with me he's not quite as clingy as when I first brought him home. I think when they first get into your home they're a bit worried that any affection they're going to get will be short-lived - so they need to grab all they can right away. All you need to do is cuddle and comfort your new cat and she'll soon realize that your not going to run out of love - you'll be there for her. That's so funny that she's opening the door lol
2007-07-16 19:50:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I adopted a 4 yr old Siamese-Persian last year and she would constantly follow us around and lay between my b/f and I on the couch. She has grown out of this behaviour now. She loves to be near by but doesn't jump up and lay right beside us anymore. Your cat will adjust and act normal once she realizes she is a new addition to your family and feels accepted and knows she's there for good. Set up a routine and stick to it so she can know what to expect and relax a bit.
2007-07-17 02:04:21 · answer #3 · answered by hello 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's just like a puppy! I know the type, they will guard your toilet door while you do your business and scratch your door if you try to have some quiet time in bed. Is this a baby?
I had no idea what to do, my life was disrupted, I couldn't go to school. It needs a playmate 24/7 and wants to zzz on your bed then you can't toss and turn in bed because you are afraid to crush it accidentally. I had to feed it from my hand and it only eats chicken drumsticks.
I sent it back.
2007-07-16 22:04:01 · answer #4 · answered by floozy_niki 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How sweet!- Sounds like she's ADOPTED you! "People cats"- are pretty rare... I had one, and she even refused to EAT unless I was home to watch her (needless to say- I never want on any long vacations without her!). Try to get her used to a certain "routine" when she can EXPECT your Company- & when she can't. She NEEDS to understand that you're not going to desert her- & that you enjoy her company. ALSO, "people cats"- tend to be UNUSUALLY smart (as you may be finding out!). So DON'T let her get away with anything you DON'T like- or she'll drive you NUTS! Otherwise, I bet she ends up as the BEST pet you've EVER had! :)
2007-07-16 19:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dear D***
Can you let me know what type of breed your "baby" is!!! If it is a maine-coon you will have endless love and affection and need a lot of time to play with baby. When you have answered I will carry on with my answer.
luv
peppa-ann
Univ. Lecturer*Veterinarian
p.s. going to lectures for an hour and a half will speak to you afterwards.
2007-07-16 19:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by peppa-ann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you slow down take a deep breath, pour yourself a cup coffee/tee and enjoy the smile she puts on your face, she is just tring to show how much she wants your contact with her enjoy
2007-07-17 02:50:27 · answer #7 · answered by Hellbound 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋