Your New Cat Is Hiding? It’s Not Rejection, It’s Survival

When you bring home a new cat and it hides, it’s easy to take it personally. But hiding isn’t rejection — it’s survival mode. Your cat is processing a huge change and doing the safest thing it knows: finding a quiet, secure spot until it feels safe.

This clip comes from the full episode “Bringing Home a New Cat? Build Trust Fast With the CATS Method” on The Pet Parent Hotline with host Amy Castro. Amy explains how understanding your cat’s instinct to hide can help you build trust faster and create a calm, confidence-boosting environment from day one.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE FULL EPISODE:
• Why hiding is a natural and healthy feline response
• How to create a safe space that encourages exploration
• What to do (and not do) during the first few days with a new cat

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