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I just wanted to add that we are very rural and surrounded by farms so having cats wander through isn’t uncommon. I usually don’t put food out for every random kitty. Most just wander through. But I do make a note if one stays or keeps returning for several days. Then I’ll feed and assess the situation.
Lollie was a unique case. She was very dirty and the tip of her tail was missing with exposed bone and scabbing. I really worked hard toat least get her close enough to get a better look at her tail. She was totally feral and it took a week to even get her close to the food. Once that happened the rest happened pretty fast. I just did everything at her speed. Tossing chicken chunks to her worked miracles and before I knew it she jumped up in my lap. She’s obviously claimed her place in our lives but I definitely don’t expect any others to do the same. I have to be extremely cautious too since I’m type 1 diabetic and wounds from cats are ultra risky for me. I almost died in May (not from cat wounds lol I didn’t know I was diabetic and went into dka and almost didn’t make it) so I’m not willing to risk it with a spicy cat. I just show them love from a distance unless they choose to show love back.
I just wanted to add that we are very rural and surrounded by farms so having cats wander through isn’t uncommon. I usually don’t put food out for every random kitty. Most just wander through. But I do make a note if one stays or keeps returning for several days. Then I’ll feed and assess the situation.
Lollie was a unique case. She was very dirty and the tip of her tail was missing with exposed bone and scabbing. I really worked hard toat least get her close enough to get a better look at her tail. She was totally feral and it took a week to even get her close to the food. Once that happened the rest happened pretty fast. I just did everything at her speed. Tossing chicken chunks to her worked miracles and before I knew it she jumped up in my lap. She’s obviously claimed her place in our lives but I definitely don’t expect any others to do the same. I have to be extremely cautious too since I’m type 1 diabetic and wounds from cats are ultra risky for me. I almost died in May (not from cat wounds lol I didn’t know I was diabetic and went into dka and almost didn’t make it) so I’m not willing to risk it with a spicy cat. I just show them love from a distance unless they choose to show love back.