My Cat Doesn't Want to Be Touched | Understanding Cats | Ep. 91

Lilly was a feral kitten who didn't trust humans and wanted nothing to do with being touched. Every attempt to pet, brush, or care for her was met with hissing and swatting. In this podcast episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I share Lilly's journey from a frightened feral kitten to a cat who finally felt safe, and the lesson she taught me about trust, patience, and not taking a cat's fear personally.What You'll Learn in this Cat PodcastWhy some cats don't like being touchedHow fear can look like rejectionThe challenges of socializing a feral catWhy trust doesn't always look like cuddlesHow patience helped Lilly become part of a multi-cat familyTimestamps & Chapters00:00 - My Cat Doesn't Want to Be Touched00:31 - Lilly's Life in the Cat Community01:49 - The Tree Rescue02:50 - Bringing Lilly Inside03:35 - Why Touch Felt Unsafe04:47 - Learning to Socialize a Fearful Cat05:42 - The Vet Visit That Changed Everything06:18 - What Trust Really Looks Like07:08 - Episode EndDiary of a Cat Mom is a gentle, diary-style cat podcast about everyday life with cats—created especially for cat moms 35+ in multi‑cat homes who see their cats as family.Resources for Cat ParentsEverything I use for my cats is here: https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/About the Diary of a Cat Mom PodcastDiary of a Cat Mom is a personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments from life with cats. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom, not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, always consult your trusted veterinarian.Help More Cat Parents. 🐾💕Share your knowledge, experience, and story to help cat parents better understand their cats.→ Learn More About Becoming a Guesthttps://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-guest-packageConnect with Cat Parents. 🐾🐱Reach an engaged community of cat parents and build trust in your brand.→ Learn More About Sponsorshiphttps://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-sponsor-package