Hey I got my first pet and since its my first pet I don’t know really know how to show my love to her, so far she really hates getting touched.

Any advise would be lovely

  • DominusOfMegadeus@sh.itjust.works
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    29 days ago

    Yep. Don’t try to force her to be affectionate. Just be around, and be non-threatening, annd mostly ignore her, and be the source of food, and soon she will grow to trust you.

    • Geetnerd@lemmy.world
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      28 days ago

      New cat owner rules:

      No sudden movements. No loud noises. Allow them to come to you. Pet them gently. Accept your fate, resistance is futile.

  • residentoflaniakea@discuss.tchncs.de
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    29 days ago

    What other posters said, respond with the blinking. My son calls them eye kisses. It shows trust. In case you’re unfamiliar: you look at her and slowly close your eyes for a second. She might mirror it. Facing a fierce predator such as the one you pictured and confronting it willingly blinded, even for a second, takes courage. She’ll honour it most likely. Also food and clean water, preferably placed in separate locations.