Hi all! I'm new to the forum and happy I found it!
I've been feeding nightly a semi-feral cat that has been coming to the entryway of the building where I leave probably since last fall. With time and patience I've managed to get her to be able to sit on the ground and have her eat right next to me. She is just very scaredy. I was finally able to trap her using a humane trap.
The first two days I was able to pet her, put a flea and tick collar on her (without any struggles or issues) and she even meowed while I petter her, which amazed me as I had no idea she would meow. Unfortunately, after that she has been really skittish and I'm no longer able to touch her. She still eats from my hand but, today, after she ate ate the food in my hand she swatted at it. She does enjoy being petted on the head and really relaxes while being pet, but now I can only pet her with a stick. She's currently in the bathroom as I have two other cats and haven't had a chance to take her to the vet as of yet, that will be happening this upcoming week.
I've had cats all my life, but I'm new to rescuing and socializing a semi feral cat, so suggestions and tips are welcome. I have order two of the Jackson Galaxy formulas hoping that it will help her adjust. Thanks for your time and help.
I've been feeding nightly a semi-feral cat that has been coming to the entryway of the building where I leave probably since last fall. With time and patience I've managed to get her to be able to sit on the ground and have her eat right next to me. She is just very scaredy. I was finally able to trap her using a humane trap.
The first two days I was able to pet her, put a flea and tick collar on her (without any struggles or issues) and she even meowed while I petter her, which amazed me as I had no idea she would meow. Unfortunately, after that she has been really skittish and I'm no longer able to touch her. She still eats from my hand but, today, after she ate ate the food in my hand she swatted at it. She does enjoy being petted on the head and really relaxes while being pet, but now I can only pet her with a stick. She's currently in the bathroom as I have two other cats and haven't had a chance to take her to the vet as of yet, that will be happening this upcoming week.
I've had cats all my life, but I'm new to rescuing and socializing a semi feral cat, so suggestions and tips are welcome. I have order two of the Jackson Galaxy formulas hoping that it will help her adjust. Thanks for your time and help.