20 Tips And Tricks From Fellow Cat Owners & Professionals On How To Get Your Scared Cat To Trust You

Adopting an abused animal is always a long and tricky road. It's a long, and sometimes painful, process that requires a lot of patience and building of trust, slowly. This is especially true when it comes to adopting a foster cat. Cats can take a while to warm up to an owner, especially one that comes from a damaged home, and this Reddit author asked exactly this question, "How do I get my nervous foster cat to trust me?"

Luckily, the internet has come to their help and has given incredible advice on how to help this troubled owner and kitty. Mostly, patience, time, and treats! Others gave more unique advice like sitting in the same room, facing away from the hiding spot, others suggested playing classical music, and never underestimate the power of a slow blink! If you have a scared or nervous cat, this post is for you! We hope it helps!

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