{"id":291,"date":"2017-04-23T21:04:46","date_gmt":"2017-04-23T21:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/?p=291"},"modified":"2017-04-28T05:47:18","modified_gmt":"2017-04-28T05:47:18","slug":"howtosayhitoanewcat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/howtosayhitoanewcat\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Say Hi To A New Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-291 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/howtosayhitoanewcat\/703-506\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/703-506-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"how To Say Hi To A New Cat\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-295\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-295'>\n\t\t\t\tCats have voices just as we do.  \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/howtosayhitoanewcat\/666-505\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/666-505-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"how To Say Hi To A New Cat\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-296\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-296'>\n\t\t\t\tThey purr for one thing.  Purring is usually a sign of a content cat. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/howtosayhitoanewcat\/518-506\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/518-506-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"how To Say Hi To A New Cat\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-294\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-294'>\n\t\t\t\the will chirrup to let you know usually \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/howtosayhitoanewcat\/506-757\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/506-757-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"how To Say Hi To A New Cat\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-297\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-297'>\n\t\t\t\tBetter to be safe and at a distance, than to be up close and ripped to shreds by angry paws.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Say Hi To A New Cat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before we had cats, I often wondered what one does when being greeted by one when you visit friends. Previously it had been very awkward, because I didn\u2019t know the cat and he didn\u2019t know me, therefore I was always on tenterhooks at the beginning of the visit, just in case their cat was not a friendly cat.\u00a0 And let\u2019s face it, some of them are not and that\u2019s okay too.\u00a0 I don\u2019t take to everyone I meet either.<\/p>\n<p>I did some reading on the subject and found some very helpful hints.<\/p>\n<p>Cats have voices just as we do.\u00a0 And they make sounds that are helpful to know about before you get into a \u201chave you met our cat\u201d situation.<\/p>\n<p>They purr for one thing.\u00a0 Purring is usually a sign of a content cat. And if one is content, then they probably warm up to being the centre of attraction at times.\u00a0 If you are being introduced to a cat that is purring, then it is highly likely that you will both hit it off to a great start in your new friendship \u2013 just don\u2019t do anything as you approach them to make them turn off their purring machine, such as talk loudly, unexpectedly, make sudden movements towards him or for that matter towards their owners.<\/p>\n<p>The next one might make you giggle because I did when I first tried it.\u00a0 Have you ever made a chirruping noise around a cat before?\u00a0 Well, this type of noise is something that cats use to keep her kittens in line or get them to do something she wants them to do.\u00a0 The cat you are meeting might think that you could be interested in something or someone in another part of the room or even another room \u2013 he will chirrup to let you know usually \u2013 you could try your own hand at chirruping yourself, which would definitely make the cat at ease in your presence \u2013 even if it makes you feel a wee bit funny when you first hear yourself doing it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will know when a cat is not a particularly friendly one \u2013 they will hiss and \/or growl. That\u2019s right, they will hiss\/or growl.\u00a0 For some reason, your presence is making them feel upset, maybe a little frightened or even downright scared.\u00a0 Perhaps you are even making him angry!\u00a0 Thankfully I have never been in such a situation, but it can happen, therefore if you come across a cat that is behaving in such a way, then let them go, forget about them, do not approach them and let them get whatever is going on their system to quieten down before trying to make friends with them.\u00a0 Cats are funny things-\u00a0 but then so are humans \u2013 we are all subjected to memories, things that stir a trigger within us from a long forgotten feeling, a deja vous moment \u2013 who knows what suddenly springs into your head sometimes at the sight, sound or touch of something or someone.\u00a0 Animals have the same tendencies are humans \u2013 so be aware of this type of cat situation.\u00a0 Better to be safe and at a distance, than to be up close and ripped to shreds by angry paws.<\/li>\n<li>Cats have body language just as we do.\u00a0 Now I am in no way educated on body language \u2013 therefore I tend to miss cues that others can see well before I can.\u00a0 The same with a cat.\u00a0 What\u2019s he doing at the point of meeting or of you just entering the room?\u00a0 Where is he looking?\u00a0 Are his eyes closed?\u00a0 Are they open?\u00a0 What is his tail doing?\u00a0 Is it down up or sideways? Is it twitching or still?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What about his ears?\u00a0 Are they poking up or lying down?\u00a0 Are they twitching or are they still?\u00a0 Does he want to meet you is what you are trying your best to decide.\u00a0 Keeping your eyes alert as to what posture he\u2019s holding before you venture forward is the best education you can give yourself at the time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Never rush an animal.\u00a0 Let them come to you rather than you go to them is a good approach as well.\u00a0 They might like to get used to your smell before they decide to saunter forward.\u00a0 Or they\u00a0 might just totally ignore you and keep on sleeping in the corner \u2013 although be aware that even though they appear to be sleeping \u2013 they are very at the state of suddenly becoming very alert should they need arise.\u00a0 They are smart, these cats.\u00a0 Never take them for granted.\u00a0 They can be your enemy or your friend.\u00a0 Let\u2019s hope it will always be the latter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for reading my blog.<br \/>\nPlease comment below and share my link.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/debzebooks.com\/amis-de-chat-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Debbie Nicholson<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/debbienicholson.info\/howtosayhitoanewcat.m4a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for your Audio link to this blog<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=DG9G3A3M6HCPW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/images\/life-happens-volume-1-3d.png\" alt=\"Life Happens Volume 1\" width=\"165\" height=\"219\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Life Happens Volume 1 A Collection of Funny Emails and Facebook Messages Dating From The 1980s To 2012<\/p>\n<p>Our Favourite Links<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewellgroomedpet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cathy&#8217;s Well Groomed Site<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cathealth.com\/how-and-why\/greeting-a-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Greeting A Cat<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.123tagged.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Favourite Images<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nz.pinterest.com\/pin\/547117054712934812\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Printerest Images<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/debzebooks.com\/debbie-nicholson\/rentalstress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Debbie&#8217;s Other Blog<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/debbienicholson.info\/amisdechatbook2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amis de Chat Book 2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=5QMBK9P5UQCEC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/506-694-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Amis de Chat\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/debzebooks.com\/amis-de-chat-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Product Launch<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; How To Say Hi To A New Cat Before we had cats, I often wondered what one does when being greeted by one when you visit friends. 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