In petting a skittish cat, you should not just let themrun around and hide in any spot in the house. To help them get used tointeraction without necessarily scaring them away, you should provide them with a small space where they feel safe enough. This way, they can have a place for themselves without necessarily encouraging them to be alone. You can sometimes sit in their little place, but don't touch them just yet. Wait for them to feel more comfortable.
When the cat moves close to you, she may first smell you.It means the cat is assessing whether they're safe with you or not. When thecat rubs her head against you, that's the time you can finally touch her. Still, make everything gradual, and after some time, you'll notice that you two are finally bonding.
