I am trying to get small senior dogs for my apartment.

Hey Annie, I was in that section. Here is what I did: I slowly got closer to it and let it sniff me so he knew that I was a good person. I also gave him treats, and that was it.

The fear of wild animals is agrizoophobia. That includes wild big cats.

Someone came up with the term “pumaphobia” for pumas, cougars, and mountain lions, but I don’t think the word is very widespread.

I don’t know if you see this comment, but some other readers may find it helpful.

Or maybe it’s the fear of pain. Friendly house cats sometimes invite themselves to humans’ laps, and they don’t always fold their nails, what I refer to as ‘bad lap manners.’ And they may knead. That hurts a bit, and it may make some people anxious.

Mostly it’s the lack of knowledge about cats behavior that can make a person anxious. People who understand cats know they only attack humans if they’re cornered, or if you touch their kittens. As long as you don’t do any of these things, you won’t be attacked.

I have a neighbor who screams blue murder whenever she sees my cats in the yard, and my cats run away whenever they see a person. She bangs on my shutters and yells she’ll call the police!

This information can really help my relative and me. We may be able to overcome both of our phobias.

I feel the exact same way, I don’t think I could ever get over the fear.

this is still just with House Cats. wild cats are okay with me.