My foster kitten is scared when you put her down!

Question

shes so weird, i just got her today, shes totally fine when you hold her, quiet and sweet, but when you set her down she runs away like shes scared and doesnt come back!

whats the deal? will this continue?

Answer 1

Awww.  Hand her here and I'll hold her...

Answer 2

You need to put that dog on the ground more often, it must have been babyed so starting first thing put it on the ground and eventuley it will not be scared try not to baby it too much , i kno there so cute lol =)

Answer 3

It may be the old trick that human children do sometimes.  They like being held so if they keep crying and fitting when you put her down you will pick her up to fix it!  This is fixed by letting the baby learn to deal with being put down no matter how much they fit.  But since this is a kitten it also could have been an abuse case and may need to be checked into a little more deeply.  If I were you, I would see if I could find out about as much as I could about the kittens past and start there.  Then you will have a better idea of where to go from there.  Good Luck!

Answer 4

Was she a feral kitten? If so maybe she feels insecure. Just give her some time to warm up to you and the environment. I really don't think it is a good idea to let her outside though. She may run away and not come back. It shouldn't continue for long. All she needs is some patience and reassurance.  

Answer 5

The best way to introduce a new kitten to your home is to use one room in your house (utility room, out of the way bathroom) as their adjustment room.  Set their litter pan, food and water in this room along with toys, bedding and anything else that you think will make the baby happy.

Visit the baby in that room only for a couple days or at least until your certain it understands and is using the litter pan.

The kitten will become comfortable with this one particular room after a couple days and come to find it as its safe haven as it explores the rest of the house and gets to know you.

You should go and set in this room with your kitten while it's getting used to the house, speak softly to it, and let it come to you for hugs and cuddles.  With time the kitten will get used to the entire house, but it will at least know it has that one room as a safe haven and you won't have to worry any more while its little.