Feral cat transition questions

**Freedom** · 05-01-2007, 07:00 PM

Oh thank you both for the insight. Everything you've both said is quite helpful. This makes me feel better:

Originally Posted by CatsinDenver

My Angel is a case in point. He was born in my house and has been cuddled from day one, but he acts as though he's never seen a human before.

**AbbyMom** · 05-01-2007, 07:32 PM

One last thought: I have heard that after a feral cat becomes domesticated that he or she becomes attached to the person that did the taming for the rest of the cat's life and shuns other humans.

Guess that's you, eh?

**moosmom** · 05-02-2007, 06:49 AM

I totally agree with what CatsInDenver said. Patience is VERY important in winning over the trust of a feral. It may take 6 weeks or even 6 years. Just go about your daily life. You're doing all the right things. Keep up the great work.

**Freedom** · 05-02-2007, 08:19 AM

Thanks, Abby's Mom, we've already seen that. I am the one who gets him out, puts him back in his room, feeds him, etc. Sometimes I pass him to Dad to hold while I do something. He is not nearly as comfortable with Dad, and he keeps his eye on me. If I get out of sight, he wiggles and squirms and Dad has a tough time holding him.