Originally Posted by
bearisgray
I think some cats are just plain timid/shy.
As someone else said, if the cat is eating, drinking, using the litter box, and not being vicious - if it lets you pet it now and then, I think things are going well.
Some people prefer not to be touched. Maybe some cats prefer minimal handling?
Part of the problem is she isn't always using the litter box. I have two litterboxes for them and cleaned regularly.