I am so confused; I have never dealt with this before.
I have two foster cats right now (sisters). These girls were brought in by their owner who told us that he was homeless. So, naturally we took them, fearing for their safety, and because they were both in heat and not fixed.
So, we spayed them and then they came home with me. Well, they were very unhappy at the vet's office, but we see that all the time (even in the nicest cats), so we weren't too worried.
Now, they have not gotton any better. One of them is semi-friendly, but she will occasionally hiss at me (from out of nowhere). The other one is almost like a feral. I can't get anywhere near her (even though she was "supposedly" raised from a kitten in this home).
Last night, I very slowly laid on the floor and started to pet her. After about 30 seconds, she darted at me and swiped me, then ran back to hide; all the while hissing and growling.
Now, I've had mean cats before; but I've always been able to get them to like me in time. I've been very patient with them. I often sit in their room and do not move a muscle for long periods of time just to get them to get used to me; but it seems hopeless.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to get these cats to trust me?
Karen
P.S. They are less than 2 years old
I have two foster cats right now (sisters). These girls were brought in by their owner who told us that he was homeless. So, naturally we took them, fearing for their safety, and because they were both in heat and not fixed.
So, we spayed them and then they came home with me. Well, they were very unhappy at the vet's office, but we see that all the time (even in the nicest cats), so we weren't too worried.
Now, they have not gotton any better. One of them is semi-friendly, but she will occasionally hiss at me (from out of nowhere). The other one is almost like a feral. I can't get anywhere near her (even though she was "supposedly" raised from a kitten in this home).
Last night, I very slowly laid on the floor and started to pet her. After about 30 seconds, she darted at me and swiped me, then ran back to hide; all the while hissing and growling.
Now, I've had mean cats before; but I've always been able to get them to like me in time. I've been very patient with them. I often sit in their room and do not move a muscle for long periods of time just to get them to get used to me; but it seems hopeless.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to get these cats to trust me?
Karen
P.S. They are less than 2 years old