{"id":165281,"date":"2022-07-14T12:28:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:28:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:28:40","slug":"how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you handle a cat that doesn&#8217;t like to be held?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#How_do_you_handle_a_cat_that_doesnt_like_to_be_held\" title=\"How do you handle a cat that doesn&#8217;t like to be held?\">How do you handle a cat that doesn&#8217;t like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#Why_does_my_cat_not_like_me_holding_it\" title=\"Why does my cat not like me holding it?\">Why does my cat not like me holding it?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#Why_does_my_cat_not_like_to_be_held_or_cuddled\" title=\"Why does my cat not like to be held or cuddled?\">Why does my cat not like to be held or cuddled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#How_do_you_pick_up_a_cat_that_doesnt_want_to_be_held\" title=\"How do you pick up a cat that doesn&#8217;t want to be held?\">How do you pick up a cat that doesn&#8217;t want to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_cat_doesnt_like_to_be_held\" title=\"What should I do if my cat doesn&#8217;t like to be held?\">What should I do if my cat doesn&#8217;t like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#How_do_I_get_my_cat_used_to_being_held\" title=\"How do I get my cat used to being held?\">How do I get my cat used to being held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#Why_does_my_cat_not_like_when_I_hold_her\" title=\"Why does my cat not like when I hold her?\">Why does my cat not like when I hold her?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#Why_do_cats_not_like_it_when_you_pick_them_up\" title=\"Why do cats not like it when you pick them up?\">Why do cats not like it when you pick them up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#Why_does_my_cat_not_like_to_be_petted_or_held\" title=\"Why does my cat not like to be petted or held?\">Why does my cat not like to be petted or held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#Why_does_my_cat_no_longer_cuddle_with_me\" title=\"Why does my cat no longer cuddle with me?\">Why does my cat no longer cuddle with me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#How_do_I_make_my_cat_more_cuddly\" title=\"How do I make my cat more cuddly?\">How do I make my cat more cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_cat_doesnt_like_to_be_held\" title=\"What do you do when your cat doesn&#8217;t like to be held?\">What do you do when your cat doesn&#8217;t like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#How_do_you_pick_up_an_unwilling_cat\" title=\"How do you pick up an unwilling cat?\">How do you pick up an unwilling cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#How_do_you_get_a_cat_to_let_you_pick_them_up\" title=\"How do you get a cat to let you pick them up?\">How do you get a cat to let you pick them up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_like_being_held\" title=\"How do I get my cat to like being held?\">How do I get my cat to like being held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_let_me_hold_her\" title=\"How do I get my cat to let me hold her?\">How do I get my cat to let me hold her?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#Why_does_my_cat_not_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Why does my cat not like to be held?\">Why does my cat not like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#Do_some_cats_not_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do some cats not like to be held?\">Do some cats not like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#Why_do_cats_not_like_to_be_picked_up\" title=\"Why do cats not like to be picked up?\">Why do cats not like to be picked up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#Why_does_my_cat_hate_me_when_I_pick_her_up\" title=\"Why does my cat hate me when I pick her up?\">Why does my cat hate me when I pick her up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#How_do_you_pick_up_a_cat_that_hates_being_picked_up\" title=\"How do you pick up a cat that hates being picked up?\">How do you pick up a cat that hates being picked up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#Do_cats_get_annoyed_when_you_pick_them_up\" title=\"Do cats get annoyed when you pick them up?\">Do cats get annoyed when you pick them up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_cat_doesnt_like_to_be_petted\" title=\"What do you do if your cat doesn&#8217;t like to be petted?\">What do you do if your cat doesn&#8217;t like to be petted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#How_do_you_get_a_cat_that_doesnt_like_to_be_touched\" title=\"How do you get a cat that doesn&#8217;t like to be touched?\">How do you get a cat that doesn&#8217;t like to be touched?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-handle-a-cat-that-doesnt-like-to-be-held\/#Why_does_my_cat_not_want_to_be_around_me_anymore\" title=\"Why does my cat not want to be around me anymore?\">Why does my cat not want to be around me anymore?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_handle_a_cat_that_doesnt_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>How do you handle a cat that doesn&#8217;t like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Know Your Cat&#8217;s Tolerance Level The longer you hold a squirmy, unhappy cat, the more she&#8217;ll hate being held the next time. If your cat hates being picked up and held, <b>slow down and just focus on being able to put one hand on her side and then releasing. Work up to placing a hand on each side and then letting go.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_not_like_me_holding_it\"><\/span>Why does my cat not like me holding it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cat doesn&#8217;t enjoy being held, it may be because <b>he just feels disrespected when you scoop him up. Other cats may have a related reason for resisting restraint  and, let&#8217;s face it, being picked up and held is a form of restraint, even if it&#8217;s meant lovingly. Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_not_like_to_be_held_or_cuddled\"><\/span>Why does my cat not like to be held or cuddled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human beings love to embrace, but for a feline, <b>a cuddle can make them feel trapped. That&#8217;s why, when cats are held and prevented from having an escape route, they may become fearful or aggressive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_a_cat_that_doesnt_want_to_be_held\"><\/span>How do you pick up a cat that doesn&#8217;t want to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the cat is calm, you should approach without making direct eye contact. <b>Let the cat sniff you, and then slowly pick it up from behind its shoulders.<\/b><b>Gently scoop up its back legs and hold the cat with both arms, pressing it gently to your chest. Don&#8217;t try to hold its legs or restrict the cat&#8217;s movements.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_cat_doesnt_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>What should I do if my cat doesn&#8217;t like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The number one reason that cats may refuse to be held is due to a <b>lack of socialization. Cats, like dogs, require intentional socialization activities when they are young in order to develop trust and become acclimated to the presence of humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_cat_used_to_being_held\"><\/span>How do I get my cat used to being held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the cat is calm, you should approach without making direct eye contact. <b>Let the cat sniff you, and then slowly pick it up from behind its shoulders.<\/b><b>Gently scoop up its back legs and hold the cat with both arms, pressing it gently to your chest. Don&#8217;t try to hold its legs or restrict the cat&#8217;s movements.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_not_like_when_I_hold_her\"><\/span>Why does my cat not like when I hold her?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cat doesn&#8217;t enjoy being held, it may be because <b>he just feels disrespected when you scoop him up. Other cats may have a related reason for resisting restraint  and, let&#8217;s face it, being picked up and held is a form of restraint, even if it&#8217;s meant lovingly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_not_like_it_when_you_pick_them_up\"><\/span>Why do cats not like it when you pick them up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human beings love to embrace, but for a feline, <b>a cuddle can make them feel trapped. That&#8217;s why, when cats are held and prevented from having an escape route, they may become fearful or aggressive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_not_like_to_be_petted_or_held\"><\/span>Why does my cat not like to be petted or held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The number one reason that cats may refuse to be held is due to a <b>lack of socialization. Cats, like dogs, require intentional socialization activities when they are young in order to develop trust and become acclimated to the presence of humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_no_longer_cuddle_with_me\"><\/span>Why does my cat no longer cuddle with me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They aren&#8217;t accustomed to behaviors that we consider &#8216;normal&#8217;, such as cuddling and hugging, because these acts of affection were never introduced to them. They just don&#8217;t understand your language of love. Kittens who are separated from their parents too early can also be more aloof.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_cat_more_cuddly\"><\/span>How do I make my cat more cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stroking a finger along your cat&#8217;s backbone may bring her to attention as she arches in pleasure to grab more of that good cuddly feel. Great for the grooming groove, working your hands along her back gives a cat an allover relaxation reflex, just like a backrub does for humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_cat_doesnt_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>What do you do when your cat doesn&#8217;t like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Know Your Cat&#8217;s Tolerance Level The longer you hold a squirmy, unhappy cat, the more she&#8217;ll hate being held the next time. If your cat hates being picked up and held, <b>slow down and just focus on being able to put one hand on her side and then releasing. Work up to placing a hand on each side and then letting go.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_an_unwilling_cat\"><\/span>How do you pick up an unwilling cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Know Your Cat&#8217;s Tolerance Level The longer you hold a squirmy, unhappy cat, the more she&#8217;ll hate being held the next time. If your cat hates being picked up and held, <b>slow down and just focus on being able to put one hand on her side and then releasing. Work up to placing a hand on each side and then letting go.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_cat_to_let_you_pick_them_up\"><\/span>How do you get a cat to let you pick them up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s Not A Natural Greeting For Cats<\/b> In fact, being picked up may make a cat feel like they&#8217;re being taken by a predator. It isn&#8217;t natural for a cat, so even though you have friendly intentions, it may not come off that way. Try other forms of greetings, and learn to read cues that your kitty is giving you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_like_being_held\"><\/span>How do I get my cat to like being held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The number one reason that cats may refuse to be held is due to a <b>lack of socialization. Cats, like dogs, require intentional socialization activities when they are young in order to develop trust and become acclimated to the presence of humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_let_me_hold_her\"><\/span>How do I get my cat to let me hold her?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Know Your Cat&#8217;s Tolerance Level The longer you hold a squirmy, unhappy cat, the more she&#8217;ll hate being held the next time. If your cat hates being picked up and held, <b>slow down and just focus on being able to put one hand on her side and then releasing. Work up to placing a hand on each side and then letting go.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_not_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Why does my cat not like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to motivate your cat to let you hold her?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Invite your cat to sit on you by putting a few treats or some catnip on your lap.  <\/li>\n<li>Give your cat a few delicious treats while they&#8217;re in your lap  reserve extra tasty treats to give them only when they&#8217;re in your lap or while you hold them.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_some_cats_not_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do some cats not like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human beings love to embrace, but for a feline, <b>a cuddle can make them feel trapped. That&#8217;s why, when cats are held and prevented from having an escape route, they may become fearful or aggressive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_not_like_to_be_picked_up\"><\/span>Why do cats not like to be picked up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. <b>She was never socialized properly. The number one reason that cats may refuse to be held is due to a lack of socialization. Cats, like dogs, require intentional socialization activities when they are young in order to develop trust and become acclimated to the presence of humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_hate_me_when_I_pick_her_up\"><\/span>Why does my cat hate me when I pick her up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why your cat hates being picked up: <b>An adult cat might have a hard time accepting your form of affection because it is unnatural to them. Secondly, being held is a restrictive act  and we all know cats love their freedom. When they are restricted, they feel threatened and hence, they want to flee from us.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_a_cat_that_hates_being_picked_up\"><\/span>How do you pick up a cat that hates being picked up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cat hates being picked up and held, <b>slow down and just focus on being able to put one hand on her side and then releasing. Work up to placing a hand on each side and then letting go.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_annoyed_when_you_pick_them_up\"><\/span>Do cats get annoyed when you pick them up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your cat doesn&#8217;t enjoy being held, it may be because he just feels disrespected when you scoop him up. Other cats may have a related reason for resisting restraint  and, let&#8217;s face it, being picked up and held is a form of restraint, even if it&#8217;s meant lovingly. Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_cat_doesnt_like_to_be_petted\"><\/span>What do you do if your cat doesn&#8217;t like to be petted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best approach for winning a cat&#8217;s affections is not insisting he interact with the family. Instead, <b>encourage him to want the contact. Don&#8217;t corner, pick up or cuddle a cat against his will. Start at the basics, by greeting your cat in a way that allows him the choice of interacting with you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_cat_that_doesnt_like_to_be_touched\"><\/span>How do you get a cat that doesn&#8217;t like to be touched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you think you&#8217;re giving a kitty a little love, he thinks those hands of yours are like missiles coming right for him. Truth is, <b>some cats simply hate being petted, whether it&#8217;s in certain places or all over. Others have a better reason for their disdain for affection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_not_want_to_be_around_me_anymore\"><\/span>Why does my cat not want to be around me anymore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your cat may not be avoiding you on purpose. A common reason cats ignore their owners is that <b>they can&#8217;t see or hear very well and don&#8217;t know you&#8217;re there. It can be distressing for cats to lose their hearing or sight. As a coping mechanism, they retreat and hide, making it seem like they&#8217;re avoiding you.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you handle a cat that doesn&#8217;t like to be held?Why does my cat not like me holding it?Why does my cat not like to be held or cuddled?How do you pick up a cat that doesn&#8217;t want to be held?What should I do if my cat doesn&#8217;t like to be&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-165281","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165281"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=165281"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165281\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=165281"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=165281"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=165281"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}