Feral Cat???

[K & L]

Feral cats, like house cats, each of their own personalities. Some tame quickly, some with time, and some never. We manage feral colonies and have gained trust with some of ours, but it has taken time. The best way is through food. You need to feed every day in the same place and the same time. Never force the issue but let the cat come on its own. Also try giving it special treats like chicken or tuna. Trapping and getting the cat fixed will help calm it down some. Good luck with this!

[catmandu]

I have that situation all the time with the Porch Cats,Cats that are either Starry Cats,or neglected House Cats that come to the Hotel to eat,or just to have a new place to sleep.
Just put out the food,and especially clean drinking water,and the Cats will learn to trust you.
Bless you for wanting to help those Poor Cats.
You have A Good Heart.

[momcat]

While I can't offer much in the way of advice, I can tell you that you certainly came to the right place for the right answers. Thank you so much for caring enough to try and help this poor kitty. Keeping kitty's tummy full is an excellent way to establish your relationship. Please please keep us updated on how things work out. We care and sincerely want to know.

[barncat]

The advice you are getting is good. Time and patience and consistency. Feed the cat. Be outside and talk quietly without making eye contact to get it used to you. Avoid sudden movements and don't grab at the cat...if you can trap it and move the operation inside that is one thing, but if you are working to tame it first, let it learn you are not a threat. Doing a quiet hobby outside with delicious smelly food nearby is one way of attracting the cat to come close. Cats getting used to each other do not stare... so keep eye contact brief and try to present a low profile.... sit or crouch and let kitty come to you. This process can vary in time depending on the cat. I've tamed ferals that turned into snuggle babies and also had ones that would purr loudly at love-talk but never accepted more that a brief butterfly brush of hand contact. Depends on the personality of the cat. Good luck and keep at it. In my opinion these cats often make the best friends.