5 Reasons Why Cats Run Away From You

1. They are highly vigilant

The top reason for cats’ running away
is their vigilance.

Most street cats are super vigilant,
so they will run away instantly
when they see humans.

Even for domestic cats,
if they tend to be highly vigilant,
it may take some time to open up to their owner.


2. You frightened them

If you shout out of excitement when you see cats,
they may get startled and run away.

Cats, who have sensitive ears,
are usually scared of people who speak in a loud voice,
speak in a low tone, or yell in a high-pitched voice.

Also, if a person is tall or big in size,
cats may feel intimidated and run away.


3. You stared at them

Staring at cats is another reason
why they may run away from you.

While you may be staring out of affection and friendliness,
staring is considered to be a sign of attack
or hostility in the cats’ world.

You should avoid meeting their eyes,
especially since such behavior means to start a fight.


4. You pet them on their head
Even when cats have stayed still
may suddenly run away when you try to pet them.

This is because cats feel threatened
when we reach out to pet them on their head.

Therefore, if you would like to pet cats,
you should reach your hand out
to a position below their gaze and pet them.


5. It could be a sign that they want to play

Cats who often show their bellies or act in a cute manner
may sometimes run off when you make eye contact.

This could be a sign that they want to play,
rather than them running away from you.

If the cat looks up at you and cries
or bumps their head on your legs before running away,
it might mean that they want to play with you.