Calliope is still doing well but she’s not very affectionate. I’ve never had a kitten that doesn’t respond to petting or scratching. The only exception is when she’s tired, and that’s minimal. She only purrs a little.
When I try to pet her she bites and bats at my hand. I know she’s playing, and I’ve tried to limit her playing with my hands. I tell her no then give her a toy. She still goes right after my hand sometimes, which earns her a time out. I try to spend a lot of time with her. Her bites rarely hurt.
She doesn’t seek us out to sleep, preferring the dog’s bed (I got Pan another bed, Calliope stole that one) or my laundry. Sometimes I will pick her up and set her on my lap and stroke her, which sometimes works until she wakes up. She’s not afraid of us and is very very active. She’s either playing or sleeping.
I’ve been told this is normal, I’ve read old posts that this is normal and that she’ll likely calm down especially after her spay.
If this is who she is going to be, this would be my first unaffectionate cat. I admit, it freaks me out a bit. Both my boys are huge cuddle bugs, as is the dog. I’m not sure how to handle it. It affects my bond with her.
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