Hello,
We bought home 2 15 week old kittens 9 days ago. They had been in a foster home for 5 weeks before which they were semi feral. At the fosterers they were able to pet them and pick them up after time.
They seem very happy and play all the time on their own and with us. I have been able to get them to take food from my hand but as soon as we try to pet them or pick them up they run away. In fact they run when we enter the room. I have managed to stroke one of them.a little and she has also let my husband pet her and pick her up on 3 occasions. Our boy although very happy and playing just won't let us touch him.
I am thinking we just need to give them time but any tips appreciated.
Also they are due in vets on Thursday so ideas in how to get them in carrier welcome too.
Thanks in advance.
We bought home 2 15 week old kittens 9 days ago. They had been in a foster home for 5 weeks before which they were semi feral. At the fosterers they were able to pet them and pick them up after time.
They seem very happy and play all the time on their own and with us. I have been able to get them to take food from my hand but as soon as we try to pet them or pick them up they run away. In fact they run when we enter the room. I have managed to stroke one of them.a little and she has also let my husband pet her and pick her up on 3 occasions. Our boy although very happy and playing just won't let us touch him.
I am thinking we just need to give them time but any tips appreciated.
Also they are due in vets on Thursday so ideas in how to get them in carrier welcome too.
Thanks in advance.