Cookiebaker
12-16-2002, 07:35 PM
What is the difference between a "feral" cat and a "stray" cat?? Is it simply that one is wild, and the other tame?? And is it possible to tame a "feral"??
I have mentioned a couple of times the stray kitty (Allie) that has been coming around for a while. Last week sometime, it was SO cold out, and she was yowling outside the kitchen door. I opened it, and after much persuasion (15+ minutes probably) she poked her head in to gobble some food down. I had put the food down on the floor near the door, and placed a "trail" of food from the doorway to the dish. She slowly slowly crept in, and I was able to gently close the door. When she realized the door was closed she really went ballistic and wanted OUT! It was a little discouraging because I had hoped that we could provide some shelter from the bitter cold. I haven't lost entire hope because she has been staying in the dog house, and I try to remember to fill her food dish every day. (Side note: she gobbles her food down worst than the dog. It is so sad, and I am thinking that I really should put two smaller meals down, morning & night)
So I guess my question is, do you think it is possible that one day she will be content to come in out of the cold/rain, or should I just be satisfied that she stays in the doghouse (that doesn't really have a door). My heart goes out to her, and I would really love to make her happy, but I'm not sure I know what that means.
I have mentioned a couple of times the stray kitty (Allie) that has been coming around for a while. Last week sometime, it was SO cold out, and she was yowling outside the kitchen door. I opened it, and after much persuasion (15+ minutes probably) she poked her head in to gobble some food down. I had put the food down on the floor near the door, and placed a "trail" of food from the doorway to the dish. She slowly slowly crept in, and I was able to gently close the door. When she realized the door was closed she really went ballistic and wanted OUT! It was a little discouraging because I had hoped that we could provide some shelter from the bitter cold. I haven't lost entire hope because she has been staying in the dog house, and I try to remember to fill her food dish every day. (Side note: she gobbles her food down worst than the dog. It is so sad, and I am thinking that I really should put two smaller meals down, morning & night)
So I guess my question is, do you think it is possible that one day she will be content to come in out of the cold/rain, or should I just be satisfied that she stays in the doghouse (that doesn't really have a door). My heart goes out to her, and I would really love to make her happy, but I'm not sure I know what that means.