My husband adopted a stray kitten coz he loves cat but Im scared of the cat.How do i adapt living with my cat?

Question

My husband adopted a helpless stray male kitten five mths ago which Im terrified of,especially when the cat becomes active.We usually put him in cage.Everyday we will let him out of the cage and play with him for a while.I know this is not right and cruel to place him in the cage.I would very much like to keep him coz I love my kitty now but Im still feeling nervous when my furry friend roams about in the house afraid to be pounced by him.Please help....

Answer 1

it is time for you to sit with the cat,look at the cat while the cat looks at you,talk to the cat, tell the cat that it is a good cat and a pretty cat,offer the cat something to eat,tell the cat that you are afraid of the cat, and you would like to be Friends,reach out and let the cat smell you,then it is your turn to smell the cat,hopefully the cat will touch noses with you,and if the cat comes to you pet the cat,if the cat comes to your lap pet the cat in your lap.the gift of warm fuzzy fur and love in the form of a cat is one of the greatest things you can receive.don't lock the cat in the cage it will make for a unhappy cat that will have cat issues and need a cat whisperer.the cat is part of the family like the children, in turn the cat will love you and you the cat,my cat now 21 has gone fishing with me, i catch him minnows and small fish,,we are the greatest of pals,i worry about him when he goes out side to sit in his window,,i just rescued two kits they get a kitten massage all over as they purr like mad it makes for some great cats without issues..your kitten will have crazy times as this is what kittens do,running like a madman around the house it will jump on you and claw at you but this is what kittens do ask the vet to show you how to trim its claws and enjoy the antics of a ball of furr that has gallons of energy to burn.get toys for the cat ,balls ,a paper bag they love them.feathers on a string..,,share your life with the cat,my cat has been with me from 5mo till it is his time.a pet is for life as is a kid. give that kitten a cat rub all over if he wants head,wiskers,neck,back,tummy his toes and feet,you may be surprised it might become YOUR cat,i do this for for my 2 kits and they are just wanting more

Answer 2

I would suggest to just continue doing what you are doing. Just keep loving them and getting them to really love you, and perhaps your cat will soon follow suit. Remember that because these cats live wild right now, they may not ever be completely tame. Be prepared to let them outside of your home for long periods of time, or they may be very unhappy being kept indoors. I would suggest feeding them, too, and teaching them that your home means food. Introduce your cat to them a little at a time, and they could learn to be friends. Another thing to keep in mind is the possibility that you will never tame them. I worked at a barn all summer, and there are several cats there that you can pet if you're feeding them, but will run otherwise, and they've lived there for years. There's no way I could see those cats ever being happy as indoor cats. The cats you are looking at are much younger, however, and much more adaptable. The biggest thing that I would suggest NOT doing would be to give the cats no choice. Do NOT trap the cat, drag it off to the vet to be poked at, and then drag it home. Let the cats decide if they want to live with you or not. That will be the hardest thing to accept, but for the happiness of the cats and for you, it's the best thing. The closest you may ever come to owning them is feeding them on your porch. If you think that this is the way it will be, do the world a favor and consider taking them to the vet to get fixed, and then returning them to the streets. At the very least, you will have helped prevent more strays.

Answer 3

First of all, don't keep him in a cage. You could begin by closing the door to your bedroom at night if you are nervous about sleeping with a roaming kitty.

It is normal for a kitten to pounce -- this is an activity left over from the days when felines were wild. It allows your kitty to practice his hunting skills, even though he won't need them because you've given him a home with food available.

If he pounces on you, try to stay calm and scold him for his actions with a firm "no." Do NOT yell because cats are stubborn and will become resistant if you yell too much. Give him plenty of toys to play with; mine love the kind that hang from a stick by a string. You can play with him and allow him all the pouncing action he wants, without having that pounce being directed at you.

As an extra tip -- get him a collar with a bell on it. You'll be able to hear him coming and will know where he is when he's playing. Kitty will adapt easily, and before you know it, so will you!

Answer 4

husband adopted stray kitten loves cat im scared catadapt living cat

Answer 5

He's, what, 6 pounds?

You're at least 120 pounds, right?

Desensitize yourself to the cat, there's not much he can do that will injure you and any pouncing done at this age is in play anyway. He's not aggressive, he needs to be out of the cage, it would be benefitial to you both to have you conquor your fear of him.

Answer 6

Seeing him in a cage must be so horrible. Don't worry about him hurting you, because unless he is disturbed or feels threatened by you, he won't pounce on you. He knows that you are the one taking care of him and he will love you in return. if he does pounce on your foot he's probably just playing and his claws should be sheathed. if he seems overactive, then get him a toy he can play with and pounce on, so he can calm down when he's around you. good luck for kitty and you ;) trust me he'll love you more when he's in your lap versus in a cage

Answer 7

is your cat 500 pounds??? look at the size of you and the size of your cat, unless you are 2 inches tall and have a long tail and love cheese, i don't think you have anything to worry about, keeping him in a cage is cruel and unusual punishment for a cat. get over it or get rid of the cat!

Answer 8

Maybe this is time for a divorce. You have to realize that the relationship between the cat and your husband is a very special one. Your husband needs to drop you because the cat is now much more important. Maybe you should move out.

Answer 9

i live in Portugal and i am always picking up stray kittens most of the time they are wild which is very difficult to tame but i get there in the end.if you spend time playing with your kit tern you and he will find a favorite came .kit terns do pounce but teach him to do it on his toys.

Answer 10

if he pounces on you it wont hurt.he just wants to play.but i doubt that he will.but if he starts getting rough a light tap on the nose ought to do it.we trained my cat from drinking out of our fish bowl by spraying her with water lol.but if he doesnt stop get him like some toy mice or something or a scratching post.but dont be scared hes just a cat. ;)