How to transition an anxious/scared kitty
My new kitty arrived this morning, and is very scared/anxious.
I know it must be scary being taken to some strange place and all of a sudden being in new surroundings, so how do you ease this transition? I want to be able to bond with him, but he was just so scared and hid, so I figured I should leave him alone for the day.
I put him in the bathroom with the brand new litterbox, mini cat tree, bed, food and water bowls so he can slowly adjust.
This kitty came from a breeder of orientals, so this is completely new territory for me. All of my other kitties have found me, and most were easily transitioned because being street cats, they knew the hardships of living on the street and what a blessing it is to have someone love them.
This kitty has never known any hardships, so I can imagine he's quite upset about leaving his comfortable home to come to some strange place where he doesn't know anyone.
Any ideas on how to help him become a happy and pampered house pet?
How to transition an anxious/scared kitty
:) Yes Karen I also left advise on Michelle's thread.. With my girls they would each differ.. I would keep seperated for 12 to 24 hours & or what ever it took.. I would keep encourging the baby with my apprerance & huggs.. Then would supervise the new baby with the others.. I have learned to break the ice is to put the new baby in your lap with the others & start playing with all A Dangled toy or two.. That gets the focus & tensions off of all.. **CONGRATES ON THE NEW BABY**gOOD Luck & pictures please..