It really depends as each cats are different. Some cats may take a few weeks to adjust to a new owner whereas other cats may take months. Not all cats are the same. Most cats can take at least a few weeks to around two months.
The best thing to do is have patience and give your little furbaby time to adjust
By the time you know your little kitty will want to cuddle with you and sit on your lap
In this article we’re going to look at how long does it take for a cat to adjust to a new owner
So if you’re wondering how long will it take for your cat to come sit with you or maybe cuddle with you then carry on reading
We’ll discuss how long a cat may take to adjust to a new home
How you can make your cat feel safe and loved in a new house
Sound good?
Let’s get started!
When you bring a new kitty home
It can be very exciting!
You think about all the fun things you’re going to have with your new cat
You’ve heard so many cute stories from friends and families about the joy of being a cat parent
And now that time has finally come for you
Oh and by the way, you’re not a cat owner
You’re a cat slave!
You’ll realize as time goes on! lol
Anyways, all this excitement and happiness soon disappears
Your new kitten is scared and hiding awayÂ
Or maybe your cat is very cautious with you and will not even come next to you
Not to worry as this is normal
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Of course
But remember
Just as cats may take time to adjust to a new home your cat will take time to adapt to you
It will happen so don’t worry about that
But it may take time
You see, not all cats are the same
They have different personalities
So some cats may take a week or two to adapt to their new owner
Or some cats may take months
It all depends on the cat
For example,
My cat took a few months to really adapt to me and to the home
He was very scared first and would not want to come near me
He actually used to hiss at me!
But now?
He loves to cuddle, loves banging his head against my leg
He’s a cuddle bug now
But it did take time
I’ll tell you why
My cat had a terrible accident with his previous owners
There were fireworks going off
And Tigger managed to run outside and hide in the car where the engine is
The owners had no idea where he went
So they went out to look for him
They started the car and unfortunately because Tigger was in the car near the engine
He had a bad accident which caused him to lose half of his tail
It was really a bad accident
I guess because of this, Tigger was very skirmish and scared
Just a quick tip for you
If your cat ever gets lost (Hopefully this never happens!)
ALWAYS check your car just to make sure your cat is not hiding there
What I’m trying to say is
You don’t know what past your cat may have had
Time and patience
Make sure you always show your cat love and affection
Don’t try to push things – let your cat get used to you on their own terms
If you try too hard then this may make the process longer
Have a read of my article – How to raise a kitten to be affectionateÂ
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Same like with owners
It will vary
Your cat may not want to explore and just hide away somewhere in the corner of the house
Some cats may get used to a new house straight away and it’ll be like they’re been living with you all their life
Depends on their personality
But you can make it easier for your cat to adjust
Make sure you catify your house
Have a variety of toys ready before you bring your cat home
Cat trees are great and I’m sure your cat would love one so make sure you get one
Check out my article – Best affordable cat treesÂ
The Armarkat Cat Tree is pretty awesome
Check it out over at Amazon by clicking here
Scratching posts too – make sure you get one unless you want your couch and furniture to be decorated with cat claws!
Make your house cat friendly
This could ease the process of your cat adjusting
Again, time and patience
The best thing you can do is shower your cat with love and affection
Make sure you’re giving your cat some high quality food
Litter box is there ready for your cat
Basically meeting your cats essential needs
Your cat will appreciate all this and it’ll make things easier for your furbaby
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When your cat moves to a new house it can be a very scary and stressful time for your kitty
Cats hate change
They like routine (A bit like me!)
I personally hate change – I’m just comfortable in my bubble!
When you bring your new cat home
Make sure you have a quiet room just for your cat
Because that’s where your cat will spend the next several days
You should have all the things ready and prepared for your cat
Like your cat’s litter box, food bowl, toys, bed
This room will be your cats so your cat can get used to the sights, smell and sound of their new house
It will make your cat feel less stressed and overwhelmed
Your cat will feel safe in this room
During this time make sure you spend lots of quality time with your cat
Read a book in that room, talk in a soft voice to your cat
Get your cat used to your presence being there
So your cat gets used to you being around
Cats love treats! Well my cat certainly does!
Have some treats handy and offer your cat
Once you think your kitty has settled then gradually let your cat have access to other rooms
Closely supervise your cat during this period
If you can’t keep a close eye all the time then close the doors to other rooms
This slow process will make your cat feel safe in their new house
Wrapping It Up
When you bring a new cat home – it’s exciting times!
Only to realize your cat is not used to you and is scared or just don’t want to know you
This is normal and nothing to worry about
It can take time for a cat to adjust to a new owner
Some cats may take a few week
Whilst some cats may take a few months
But remember – this won’t last forever
Time and patience is needed
Don’t try to force your cat to get used to you
That will come with time
But what you can do is make things easier
How?
By showing your cat love and affection
Making sure you have everything prepared for your cat before you bring your little feline home
Catify the house and have all toys available
Spending time with your cat is very important
The more time your spend with your cat the more your cat will get used to your presence
As I mentioned in the article, have one room just for your cat so your cat gets used to the house
Spend as much time as you can with your cat
By the time you know it – your cat will become a cuddle bug!Â