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Not bonding with new cat

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Question
I adopted a second cat.  She is 9 weeks old, not spayed, (not yet).  She used to live with her cat mom and siblings in a very nice home and was very loving towards cats and humans.(which is why we adopted her).  Our house cat, male 1 yr old neutered has never had any contact with cats, so we were very afraid of how they would interact with each other.  I practiced the "safe room" procedure to bring new cat and the cats got along rather quickly (within one or two days) they became inseparable.  The problem is that she (new cat) has bonded with my old cat, but not with us.  I have tried bottle feeding milk, I have tried spending time alone and with the second cat, but she doesn't want to be with us, she only wants to be with my cat.  I think she has replaced her cat mom with my cat.  What can I do to bond with her before she grows up to be an aloof cat.  I understand cats have their own personalities, but she used to be very human friendly (basically a lap cat) and now she cries when picked up.

Answer
Dally,

She is very young yet and everything is still new to her. She bonds with your older cat because he IS a cat. Give her time to get used to you. Bonding isn't instant, the same as it's not with most humans.

Food is a great source for getting her attached to you. Give her yummy kitty treats like tinned sardines (in oil), tuna, etc. She will associate you with things that are pleasant.

Also get a pet laser light. That helps build confidence and helps the bonding along. And both cats will enjoy it.

Give her time...she will come to love you when she acclimates to her new surroundings and owner.

Tabbi