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Hello all,
It’s been awhile since I’ve been here.
I adopted a kitten 15 months ago who was found alone with her three sisters while their eyes were still closed.
They were fostered and I was allowed to adopt her when she was 10 weeks old.
When I describe her to someone, do I say, “she’s feral” or “she used to be feral”?
I struggled with this a lot when I adopted a kitten at a shelter who obviously hadn’t been socialized (it didn’t become apparent until after I’d adopted her). She never willingly allowed anyone to touch her but me, and I found it hard to find a vet who would examine her. I loved her for 15 years until she succumbed to stomach cancer.
I’d say “she used to be feral” to explain her behavior.
This new kitty has feral behaviors (a bit nervous, somewhat frightened by my hands and face in a dark room). Luckily she had very good foster parents.
So, long story short, is she feral or “used to be feral”?
Thank you!
It’s been awhile since I’ve been here.
I adopted a kitten 15 months ago who was found alone with her three sisters while their eyes were still closed.
They were fostered and I was allowed to adopt her when she was 10 weeks old.
When I describe her to someone, do I say, “she’s feral” or “she used to be feral”?
I struggled with this a lot when I adopted a kitten at a shelter who obviously hadn’t been socialized (it didn’t become apparent until after I’d adopted her). She never willingly allowed anyone to touch her but me, and I found it hard to find a vet who would examine her. I loved her for 15 years until she succumbed to stomach cancer.
I’d say “she used to be feral” to explain her behavior.
This new kitty has feral behaviors (a bit nervous, somewhat frightened by my hands and face in a dark room). Luckily she had very good foster parents.
So, long story short, is she feral or “used to be feral”?
Thank you!