I am so glad that I found this site! My kitties have been with us for 1 month now, they are about 6 months old. The Male, Max is a joy. He is fun and affectionate. They were found abandoned at about 2 months old and lived with a foster family. His sister, Ruby is completely scared of everything. She has been running from my husband since day one.
After 3 weeks she slowly started to feel comfortable with me. I was patient and would sit quietly during meals. She eventually began eating with me there, let me pat her AND finally brush up against me and purr.
Here is the big problem: They had a vet appointment last week and when I tried to lift her into the carrier she FREAKED OUT!! My hands were covered in blood. I ended up just taking Max to the vet and I cried like a baby that I had upset Ruby. Well, it seems all of my hard work earning her trust for 3 weeks has gone out the door. She now runs from me, too. At meal time, she no longer will eat if I am sitting there. This situation is killing me ! It breaks my heart that she is so scared. Will she ever trust me again? The carrier event happened last Thursday. Any advice?
Thanks
After 3 weeks she slowly started to feel comfortable with me. I was patient and would sit quietly during meals. She eventually began eating with me there, let me pat her AND finally brush up against me and purr.
Here is the big problem: They had a vet appointment last week and when I tried to lift her into the carrier she FREAKED OUT!! My hands were covered in blood. I ended up just taking Max to the vet and I cried like a baby that I had upset Ruby. Well, it seems all of my hard work earning her trust for 3 weeks has gone out the door. She now runs from me, too. At meal time, she no longer will eat if I am sitting there. This situation is killing me ! It breaks my heart that she is so scared. Will she ever trust me again? The carrier event happened last Thursday. Any advice?
Thanks
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