Person Adopts the ‘Mean, Hissing, Swatting’ Cat That No One Wanted at the Shelter, and after Getting Some Love, the Fluffy Feline Shows Her True, Cuddly Colors

Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor

Nov 12, 2024 9:00 AM EST

Getting a cat to love you can take some time. We think that most cat owners know that. It's a rare thing for a cat to fall in love with its new owner on day one. Especially when you're adopting an older cat. You don't know what they have been through. You don't know where they came from most times. What you do know - or should know - is that for most cats, it's a matter of time. You need to give cats space and respect, affection when they ask for it, and snacks… like- all the time.

And eventually, when you do all of that enough… your cat will show you love. Now, that might take a few days, a few weeks, or a few years. As long as your cat is not actively harming anyone around it, there is no reason to give up on them. You just need to keep giving them those things, and when the time is right, they will make as big of a turnaround as this kitty.

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Behind every mean, hissing, swatting cat there, is an adorable kitty with a little more trust issues than most. It's really that simple. With cats like these, you need to be extra patient and loving. Giving up on them is never the right option, you just need to find the right approach to them.
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Look at this kitty. She is clearly scared. And having been adopted in the passed and moved around between shelters probably did not help her be affectionate with humans. It's a good thing that she was finally adopted by someone who understood her, so that she could really come out of her shell and be her loving, derpy self.
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