Help - new kitten not allowing anyone near her

[mon]

Well, well now. That is definately normal cat behavior. No worries, little bit of time and patience. Sounds like the wee cat is a tad alarmed. The cat will definately calm down eventually. Just has to get use to the environment

[Jessika]

Something I forgot to mention -- you may look into using something like Feliway that releases calming phermones to help lower her anxiety and make the transition smoother. You can find it on amazon and it comes as a diffuser, wipes, or spray. I've used it and had great success with my very stressed kitty when we moved. The diffuser is definitely the best, you can leave it in the room she is confined to. The wipes and spray definitely has their place, though (think: cat carriers prior to vet vists!).

[COCatMama]

Our cat was tormented by another cat where she used to live (consequently she HATES other cats!) When we first got her, she would hide under the stairs and was difficult to coax out.

Took awhile but now she is friendly, just hides (wisely) from our little kids LOL. When they are sleeping, she comes out meowing for affection, is a total lap kitty etc.