information on my feral cat.

hey i have my feral cat now from oct. she is in an enclosed space in a room. she is starting to play and roll around. also she is stating to come to her food when i feed her. and tonight she was purring. but she still wont let me pet her and still spits but not as much. she was stray for at least 4 years and had a broken leg all that time. she had to get the leg removed. she also had a kitten who got re homed the kitten is not feril. she also watches my feet im thinking she prob got a boot or somthing from someone in the wild. can anyone tell me if she is getting used to me. thanks

She will become more used to you if you will sit down in the room and either just talk softly to her or read to her. Don't meet her eyes and don't make any moves toward her, let her make that call. Keep meaty treats nearby and spread them around you and just sit there. If the treats are smelly enough, she will come and eat. It is imperative that you not make a move toward her in any way. She doesn't want to be petted right now, she wants to trust you. Feed her on a routine schedule and keep to those hours faithfully.

Good luck

Welcome to the Forums!

It seems you are doing well with her. Kittens are much easier then adults... And you are going forward.
Remember, dont hurry, and time is your good friend. You will need time, especielly as she is grown up.

How do you know she was homeless 4 years? Had she a home 4 years ago??


So she is three legged now? With any luck, if there arent complicatons, she will do allright with 3 legs and live an entirely normal life. Some 3-leggers have even been known as excellent hunters.

Come to us with your questions any time,

and please, look throu the earlier threads. Many of them ARE about socializing semiferales and ferales.