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In reply to the discussion: I need some advice from people who are cat savvy (UPDATED WITH PICTURES) [View all]Samantha
(9,314 posts)But she will not let me pick her up yet. I just today started petting her with both hands. I had to work up to that. I have been making a little progress each day, very slowly, very cautiously. Today, I started teaching her words. I do not know if cats have the capacity to learn key words as dogs do. Perhaps you know this??? I started telling her NO ROAD whenever she approached the curb. Maybe it was the tone but she backed away from the road both times. And I told her to WAIT, and she sat down (this happened once and that was today).
Sam
Yes, I think the vet is the priority but the PAWS lady said I had to pick up the cat and put her in a carrier. At this point, I think she would at a minimum scratch me from fear. I don't want to derail the relationship this early in the game, so I have to make a little progress every day. That's the only thing I know to do.
Thank you for your help.