Thread: Foster Mommy to Maine Coon mix

Absolutely right, Candes. Don't impose yourself on him, give him lots of space, and keep up calm and loving vibes at all times. Always let him sniff your hand first, don't go over his head. Talk to him in that daft voice we all use for the cats (you know what I mean), even when he's a few feet away. Pay attention to your body language - blink slowly at him, and if you are smiling, don't bare your teeth. Sooner or later, you will see him warm to you to some degree, and it will be hugely rewarding.

When you get a cat from a rescue, you don't really know what they've been through. Looking at his history, he's lost his home, he's been abandoned by his owners and separated from his siblings. (And what sort of owners were they, if they could just abandon their cats?) Then he's been in a rescue for a while, which is a stressful environment for a cat, with the best will in the world. Now he's in a completely new place again. The poor lad must be traumatised. So do give him loads of time and patience, and I'm sure he'll come round, especially if you have no other cats in your house, and the rest of your family is on board with the way forward.

By the way, HE'S GORGEOUS!
Keep us posted, and more pictures please! xxx