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csziggy

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13. My kitty that was lost last fall had that

Reply to TygrBright (Reply #11)

Wed Feb 12, 2020, 10:56 PM

Feb 2020

He wanted very much to be around people but would not tolerate petting or brushing. He'd attack viciously with teeth and claws and drew blood most times. He learned to come when called, cuddle up with us, would follow us around, and was very attached to us - but we could never pet him.

I believe he was a feral kitten. I adopted him from the animal shelter at about four weeks and tried to socialize him. He just would not allow us to pet him. He did mellow a bit as he got older but never really liked petting. Scritching was out of the question.

He lived with us until he was seventeen and a half and was a happy kitty - we just had to love him on his terms.

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New, big foster cat bites. With blood. [View all] catrose Feb 2020 OP

The vet check is a good idea and I respect you for feral rescue. irisblue Feb 2020 #1

Thank you. Mine is a pet rescue, but we work for alternative solutions when they can't be pets. catrose Feb 2020 #2

I think taking him to the vet is the right first choice. iscooterliberally Feb 2020 #3

Yes, say "ow" and move away from the cat More_Cowbell Feb 2020 #10

I feel for both of you Faux pas Feb 2020 #4

After ensuring there is not a medical issue (including a source of pain)... hlthe2b Feb 2020 #5

I tried this for two years with one and failed. He was fine with other cats but bit people. SharonAnn Feb 2020 #8

Sounds like the best solution for that particular cat. hlthe2b Feb 2020 #9

If fixed, you could always adopt him our as safeinOhio Feb 2020 #6

I have one right now MuseRider Feb 2020 #7

If there's no medical issue, it's often "PIA" or "Petting Induced Aggression" TygrBright Feb 2020 #11

My kitty that was lost last fall had that csziggy Feb 2020 #13

I think this might be it. I've been avoiding his eyes and just petting him a few strokes at a time. catrose Feb 2020 #14

Has he been put into a large dog cage? I've found this helpful. I call it facing your fears (the cat Karadeniz Feb 2020 #12

Thanks all. You have some good suggestions, which I am trying. catrose Feb 2020 #15