I have a large population of strays in my garden. I put out food and fresh water for them, and have been trapping them one at a time in a humane trap and getting them "fixed". One evening last week I had six here all at the same time - they were all so cute and friendly with each other, It's so sweet to see how they share the food and water - humans could learn a thing or two from them!

As far as socialising them - mine are from one extreme to the other - a couple of them I can actually pick up - others run a mile when I open the door. Although the really skittish ones tend to run a shorter distance away over a period of time, as they realise that when my door opens and I come outside I am bringing their food and water!

After I have trapped one of them, the rest of them seem quite nervous for a few days - they obviously feel the anxiety of the one who has been caught, and they are always very pleased when one of their brothers or sisters is returned - nose rubs and head-bumpies all round!

It's very rewarding to be able to make a small difference, but it's hard not to get emotionally attached to them