Is your cat timid? Arriving home to be greeted by the family cat
rubbing around your legs and then curling up on the sofa with
you is one of the joys of cat ownership. Not to mention the
soothing symphony of contented purrs. Imagine your pride when
your cat loving friends admire your new companion as it goes
through the cat repertoire of ways to make friends and influence
people. Sadly, some cat owners are shattered to find that this
is not the temperament of the cat that has come into their life.
Some cats are just born shy while others may be timid because
they did not have a lot of human contact when they were young or
they had a frightening experience. Shy cats must not have
stressful situations forced on them and should be given a safe
retreat when they feel insecure or when strangers visit the
household. Many timid cats seek dark corners such as under the
bed, others will make for a high place such as the top of a
cupboard from where they can observe but feel safe. Grabbing the
cat and forcing it to ‘fa