My kitten is scared to be touched. How can I help her bond with me?

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I have a kitten she’s almost a year but when she came into our lives she wouldn’t let us touch her. It’s been more than 6 months and she still won’t let us touch her. She runs away, never hisses, bites or scratches. sometimes we get her and she lets us pet her but she looks terrified but also looks like she wants it to continue. I don’t know what to do anymore we don’t want her to be scared. She gets along AMAZINGLY with our other animals I just don’t know what to do. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I hate to hear this is happening. There are some things you can do which may help but if Apricot was not socialized with humans as a very young kitten, it can be difficult for her to bond with people. Try hand feeding her. All the food must be picked up (so she may need to be isolated to a bedroom with her litter box...etc. When you come in with the food, sit close to hear quietly and don't look directly at her. Talk softly to her. Hold your hand out with her food. If she will not eat it directly from your hand, put it in her bowl and sit about a foot away from the bowl. Gradually move closer. This will help to create an association with food. Be slow and patient. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My kitten is scared to be touched. How can I help her bond with me?

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