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I couldn't pet the cat :( (lemmy.world)

submitted 16 hours ago by SugarCatDestroyer@lemmy.world to c/cat@lemmy.world

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Yesterday on the street, returning from a meeting, I noticed a very cute cat. Of course, I tried to approach carefully, using a secret technique, but it did not work. At first he stood still, and then, when I almost got my way, he suddenly jumped back and ran away. I was so upset :(

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[–] mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 14 hours ago

Because cats want to warm up to people on their own time. And people who don’t like cats (or are allergic) give them lots of space. So then the cat warms up to them.

The best piece of advice for getting a cat to like you is to ignore them until they approach you. If you approach before they’re ready, they’ll spook. But if you let them approach when they’re ready, they’ll love you.