Why does my new cat keep meowing at night?
A newly adopted older cat may feel lonely because she’s used to the company of other cats at the shelter — especially if she had bonded with a particular friend. Something she sees outside — likely another cat — disturbed her.
Why is my adopted cat still in hiding?
Her cat behaved very much as your does but in her case the cat was the product of a negligent backyard breeder who never handled or socialized her kittens. She started making progress when she found an interactive toy that her cat loved (in her case it was either the SmartyKat Hot Pursuit Cat Toy Concealed Motion Toy or one very much like it).
Why is my new cat so shy and timid?
Such extreme shyness and timidity is normal in cats who have been terrified or hurt in their past. The time your poor little guy spent on the street may contain episodes that don’t bear thinking about. Lack of socialization can also cause this effect.
How old was the cat when he was adopted?
I know a family (with kids and dogs) had previously tried to adopt him but he was too scared with them and they gave up after a week. I think he was born and lived on the street until around a year old, but was hand-fed by a man who came by to take care of the family of cats.
Why does my new cat not come out at night?
Some cats are particularly frightened, and she may retreat to her hidey hole and not come out when you’re around at all. She may only come out at night when the house is quiet. Give her time. Your newly adopted cat may not eat much or at all at first.
Her cat behaved very much as your does but in her case the cat was the product of a negligent backyard breeder who never handled or socialized her kittens. She started making progress when she found an interactive toy that her cat loved (in her case it was either the SmartyKat Hot Pursuit Cat Toy Concealed Motion Toy or one very much like it).
I know a family (with kids and dogs) had previously tried to adopt him but he was too scared with them and they gave up after a week. I think he was born and lived on the street until around a year old, but was hand-fed by a man who came by to take care of the family of cats.
Such extreme shyness and timidity is normal in cats who have been terrified or hurt in their past. The time your poor little guy spent on the street may contain episodes that don’t bear thinking about. Lack of socialization can also cause this effect.
