I have a cat, who was a completley feral when I found him in my back garden.
At first he didn't let me even tuch him, but with a bit of patience he lerned that he likes it when I stroke him, then he got used to me picking him up ( even if at first he didn't like it) I lerned that if i hold him from underneath so his tummy is facing up (like you would hold a baby) He likes it, and I can stroke his belly.
Now he has got used to me man-handeling him, I can even pick him up with one hand then hold him under my arm like a book and carry him around the house and he don't give a fuck.
Mind you this has taken 7 years, they have to get used to you, i advise starting slow first just stroke him for a while then gently pick him up while you keep stroking him. don't try and pick him up all the time or he won't be looking forward to you petting him.
Can a cat learn to like being picked up?
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I have a cat, who was a completley feral when I found him in my back garden.
At first he didn't let me even tuch him, but with a bit of patience he lerned that he likes it when I stroke him, then he got used to me picking him up ( even if at first he didn't like it) I lerned that if i hold him from underneath so his tummy is facing up (like you would hold a baby) He likes it, and I can stroke his belly.
Now he has got used to me man-handeling him, I can even pick him up with one hand then hold him under my arm like a book and carry him around the house and he don't give a fuck.
Mind you this has taken 7 years, they have to get used to you, i advise starting slow first just stroke him for a while then gently pick him up while you keep stroking him. don't try and pick him up all the time or he won't be looking forward to you petting him.