My shelter cat was cuddly, why won't she let me hold her now?

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I adopted a shelter cat that wasn’t able to come home right away I would visit every night until she was ready and she would curl up on shoulder and purr like crazy and not want to let go when it was time to go back to her pen she’s spayed and been home for over a year she fallows me lies down close to me and almost attacks me to get to treats but now rarely lets me holder anymore why the change in behavior am I doing something wrong? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 9 months and 21 days old | 0 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I don't think you are doing anything wrong! I think it's somewhat common for cats to act very differently in a shelter situation than at home. Sometimes this means that a cat will be fearful or aggressive in the shelter but sweet in a home situation, but it can also mean that a cat seems more affectionate when stressed. Kittens also tend to be more affectionate and tolerant than older cats, so her increased age might be playing a role as well. You may want to try to find another way to spend time with her (like playing or brushing) rather than trying to hold her or snuggle with her.

My shelter cat was cuddly, why won't she let me hold her now?

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