l GOT A CAT!! YAYAYYAYA

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Hello guys!! I got a cat today, and I’m really excited! His name is Aston, and he’s a completely black 6 yo and I love him!! He’s also a rescue, his old owner died. He was found in a cellar, dying. But now he’s alive, and in my apartment, sniffing curiously in every corner! (And sometimes snuggling, as he does now with my mom)
Here’s how he looks like, I think that’s what most of you might want to know :>

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Isn’t he cute??

Soo, any tips from all the cat owners out there? Preferably how to build up trust, as he’s already scared of my dad after he picked him up to show him where the litter box is…

-Duck

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Aaw soo cute!!

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KITTTY- that’s so sad :pensive_face:. I can’t help give you any advice, but at least he has a better home now.

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EEEEE ik I’ve said this many times but he’s so CUTE!!!

I don’t rlly have many tips except:

If he seems to want some space make sure to let him have some.

Also he prob won’t be annoyed with ur dad for long.

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Ty!

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OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!! Ahhh he’s so cute!!!

Also some tips:

Let them explore the house on their own, don’t pressure them to go anywhere if they don’t want to
Don’t make any sudden gestures/movements, especially towards them (like grabbing or reaching to pet)
Especially for the first few days, try to establish a routine for things like feeding
Congrats on the new addition to your family!

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So cute! :cat:
I fostered one of my cats when she was a kitten. She had been in a fire and had burns all over her :cry: I Dont really know how to built up trust… cats will usually trust you after a while

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He’s so cute! :face_holding_back_tears:

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He is sooo cute!! :heart::face_holding_back_tears: Congratulations on your new addition to your family :grin::heart_hands:t2:

How to build trust with cats

  • go slow when wanting to pet them dont just zoom up until the trust is more built up
  • slow blink at your cat (it lets it know youre not a threat and that you love them)
  • lift your head up like a quick sup kinda way :sweat_smile: it means hi (my cat does it everytime my hubby and i get back home with a meow its so cute lol)
  • give treats and food but make sure it sees you put the food down to let it know you’re a provider
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He’s soooo adorable!!!

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Oof.. poor baby <3

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Feed him treats and play with him you can also blink at him slowly and he will do it back (it’s like a kiss but for cats lol)

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Tysm! These really helps!

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Ty!!

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This maby are a helpful video (I have not watched it but outhers from the channel)

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CONGRATSSSSSSSE l WANT A CAT SOOOO BAD

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Omgg congratulations!! Cats are the best! I have one to! Treats work well to build trust. Also, I recommend to have your cat in one room for the first week, it is not a must but it is more calm for your cat and it is easier to build up trust and litter train your cat. PLEASE DO NOT LET YOUR CAT GO OUTSIDE (if you want your cat to be outside sometimes) THE FIRST 2 WEEKS!!! this is because your cat won’t see your home as it’s territories before it lives at least 2 weeks with you. If your cat sees your home as its territory it won’t walk away! also HE IS SUCH A CUTIE :heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes:

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They pick a favorite person so maybe your dad isn’t his favorite

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Very nice void :+1:

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Cuteeee
I have two cats and I recommend keeping your cat in one room so they can get a territory especially for the first week. Be nice and gentle and dont force them to do anything scary.

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