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

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 EndThis is where I’ve gathered everything that supports me and my cats:https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/About the Diary of a Cat Mom PodcastDiary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats.This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian.Most of all, please remember: You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.Are You Helping Cat Parents Too? 🐾💕Veterinarians, emergency vets, cat behaviorists, rescue organizations, pet businesses, authors, and other cat experts may be a good fit for a future guest interview on Diary of a Cat Mom.→ Learn More About Becoming a Guesthttps://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-guest-packageWant to Reach Cat Parents Through Podcasting? 🐾🐱Businesses, organizations, and experts who serve ...