My cat sometimes will sit by my brother, but other times she runs away from him. Why does she do this?

Question

My family have recently got a rescue cat and she doesn't seem to think much of my brother sometimes. Sometimes she will sit by him quite happily and other times she takes one look at him then scrams. Why does she do this and how can I persuade her my brother doesn't mean her any harm?

Answer 1

Give her time. You just got her, after all.

That she does sit with your brother is a very good sign. But some cats are one-person sorts, just like people are.