>try to pet a cat
>it approaches me and nudges me
>I pet him
>immediately runs away
>crouch and say *pspspspsp*
>he returns and nudges me again
>reach my hand out and pet him
>immediately runs away again
Why are they like this?
3 out of the 6 cats I've had in my life were super affectionate and always wanted to be near a human or other cat. 2 of those were even strays that were rescued as fully grown adults.
cats as a species all have schizophrenia
>try to pet a cat
>it approaches me and nudges me
>I yell “AYO SQUEEZE IT NIGGA”
>it runs away
What the fuck am I doing wrong?
>>211536060 (OP)probably wanted to lead you to a buried treasure full of gold dubloons
but you didn't run after him
>>211536060 (OP)You probably pet the cat like a dog.
>>211536060 (OP)Some are just flighty. I never wanted my cat to be too receptive to strangers outside my house because some "people" will take advantage of that and hurt them.
Remember cats don't like when you make direct eye contact or watch them closely. This engages their predatory danger/competition sense. To gain a cat's affection, briefly look at it, then make slow languid blinks or look away, this tells the cat "I'm comfortable in your presence and we needn't fear each other"
>>211536060 (OP)You gotta let him sniff the back of your hand first
