have two very friendly feral cats at my colony that are friendly only to me and my daughters. one cat still hangs around the other cats during feeding time. he is TNRed.he will let me touch him and pet him. he likes to stop in front of you for a head pat .the other cat grew up with the colony but for some reason has not gone near the colony of cats in months. she will wait for me to show up outside my work place in the evenings when I take out the garbage. she will stop in front of me and let me pet her. she runs from anyone else. should I trap either one of these cats for taming cage and find a home?
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to trap;tame rehome semiferal cat?
- Thread starter eliza1950
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It's certainly possible and feral cats can be taught to trust people and become happy as house cats over time. It takes a special kind of person to do that though. Do you know anyone who would be willing to give these cats a home? Would you be able to keep them yourself?
I'm worried that with most shelters already full of friendly cats and cute little kittens, particularly at this time of year, these two cats might get overlooked.
But if you or someone you know is willing to put in the time it will take to make them into indoor cats, they'll have a much longer, safer life than they would outside.
I'm worried that with most shelters already full of friendly cats and cute little kittens, particularly at this time of year, these two cats might get overlooked.
But if you or someone you know is willing to put in the time it will take to make them into indoor cats, they'll have a much longer, safer life than they would outside.
I agree with Nora-chan. This is surely doable with these two cats, they seem to be good candidats.
But it is still a lot of time, effort, love and patience. Not everyone has the guts for it. It isnt really very difficult, but you must be decided to do it.
Also, the Opening is with you. So for you to be the fosterer, will be ratherr easy. And thus also, being their own permanent home if and when the time come.
The fostering will not be as easy for someone else. Whom although hopefully used to foster, will be new for them.
Once fostered, they can be adopted, but the adopter must know they will surely be shy to visitors. And in the beginning must do some fostering herself, again.
The big openings are already made, but being shy ex-semiferals, must be done again.
But, once socialized again in their forever home, I have no doubt they will be very nice cat for this household.
My oldest residnet, although a home bred cat, is very shy to strangers. His behavior did taught me much about shy cats! And thus also, fostered ex-semi ferales...
I wouldnt never exchange him for anyone else.
So, having a shy cat isnt no disadvantage unless you do have lotsa of frequently visiting friends.
But the owner to be must be prepared his new cat will be shy.
A shelter is no option, unless they specialize in working with shy semiferales, and has foster homes lined up.
To summarize: If you yourself are willing to foster (and preferably adopt yourself) yes, go on, there is no question, just plan on it some and go on.
If you can not keep them, but are willing to foster, and you think you know somebody suitable whom will be comfortable with a shy cat - yes, go on.
If you know somebody suitable to foster, who is willing (and next step, adopt) - it may be touchy, but in the name of God and St Franciskus - the quest is worth the try.
If you do not have any of these possibilities, they will probably manage better as they already do have it, being neutered and spayed, and having some help with food etc.
They had managed so far, they will probably manage several years to come too. BEcausse its the beginning which is worst with high death ratio. Later on they are experienced survivors.
If they arent spayed, do it of course ASAP. And plan from there.
Tx a lot for caring!
Good luck!
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If they're true ferals, they would have a difficult time bonding with other people. Ferals tend to bond with a primary caregiver, so if you take them into your home and socialize them to be comfortable with you and your daughters, they might not socialize with anyone else. This is their nature. You didn't mention if the female is spayed. If she isn't spayed and is in heat, she may be avoiding the colony because the males are wanting to mount her. Not all female cats in heat want to be mounted, some hide from toms. I've seen this happen--especially if the female is weak or not up to the task. The other reason she may be avoiding the colony is because she's viewed as the weakest and is getting picked on. If you decide to take them into your home with the possibility of keeping them, then you should go for it. If they're unable to adjust to indoor life, then you can release them back outside or perhaps they will become indoor/outdoor cats. I wouldn't take them in with the plan to re-home them, because they will likely never become friendly, affectionate cats to anyone other than yourself, and you don't want someone agreeing to take them and then putting them in a shelter, which would be a death sentence.
