How do I make my cat less cuddly?

Question

I just brought in a stray kitty a few days ago. This kitty loves to cuddle and will not do anything except lay in my lap when I am around. When I put him down, he whines. My kitty refuses to play with toys and only wants to cuddle. I will be working 9-10 hours a day starting tomorrow and am worried about leaving my cat home alone. What can I do to make my cat less cuddly and encourage it to play with its toys when I am gone?

Answer 1

Right now he is just thankful for a home and food. Eventually that will wear off.