Rescued stray cat won't play with toys.

Question

I rescued a stray kitty about a month ago. He's very affectionate and loves to jump up in my lap and be petted, but I am afraid he gets bored during the day when I'm at work. He knows when I'm going to leave and yowels for a good 10 minutes. He used to live outside, but he is FeLV positive so I can't let him out now and he can't hunt or roam anymore.

I bought him some toys (all different kinds) and he is not interested in them at all. I even try to play with him, but he just dives his face into my hand to instigate petting (which is fine), I just worry about the boredom.

Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Hi,

Thank you for opening your door to this stray kitty. Perhaps due to his prior living conditions, he has yet to be able to relate to the idea of toys. His rough life on the streets could have made him into a very needy kitty which craves interaction - life interaction with you. Just give him time and always use his toys when you are petting him to get him used to them. He just needs some reassurance. Good Luck!