How to Play Games With Friends & Cats

When you bring home a new cat, you must introduce your new furry friend to many different things. During this introductory phase, try to avoid overwhelming the cat by introducing too many things at once. For example, do not bring all your friends over at one time to take a look at your new pet. Instead, invite each friend over, one at a time, to greet your cat and play games. Playing games will help put your cat at ease around the new person, and it also helps to socialize the cat.

Things You'll Need

  • String
  • Stick
  • Cat nip
  • Paper bag
  • Mice toy
  • Ball
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the cat in the smaller room where you kept her for the first few days after arriving in your home. The cat will feel safer there.

    • 2

      Invite one of your friends into the room. Your friend should sit quietly on the floor and wait for the cat to come over. Do not force the meeting. Give your friend some treats to help entice the cat and as a reward for making contact.

    • 3

      Give your friend a string or stick to start the game. Avoid playing games with the cat that involve hands or feet or your cat will learn that biting and scratching people is acceptable.

    • 4

      Tell your friend to play a chase game with the cat, moving the stick or string quickly across the floor and allowing the cat to chase after it. Cats love this game, and it's a great way for them to burn off extra energy.

    • 5

      Add more elements to the game. Cats love to play with paper bags, balls and small toy mice. Throw some cat nip on the floor so your cat and friend can really start to have some fun. Before you know it, your cat will be loving and trusting toward your friend and you can introduce more friends.