Hi everyone
I've read so many of these threads about how to socialize your feral. THANK YOU to everyone who's posted. I've learned so much reading everything.
My boyfriend and I adopted a feral maine-coon kitten in June. He is now 9 months (and HUGE!). Though I had grown up with cats my whole life, I had never come into contact with a feral cat. All we wanted was a new little brother for our 3 year old maine-coon that we adopted 2 years ago. When we brought Miles (feral kitten) home, he immediately latched onto Cody (3 year old cat) and they've been best friends ever since. They cuddle, clean each other, and are constantly together.
However, my kitten is still very hesitant towards my boyfriend and I. I know it's a slow process, but sometimes I feel like we're going nowhere. I was totally surprised when I read all of the "NO EYE CONTACT!" advice on here, because it totally makes sense. When Miles eats treats out of my hands, he'll look up after a few and when he makes eye contact runs away. He's definitely more comfortable with my boyfriend, who is with him 7 days a week.
Sorry this is getting long winded, but basically the only time Miles will come up to me is when we're eating, or when Cody is sitting next to me. Any more ideas on how I can get him more comfortable around us? When he's really tired he'll sleep on the couch about 2 feet away from my boyfriend. As for me? He runs away if I even walk near him. I just need some help and I feel like this board will be able to help me tremendously.
I love him so much and it just breaks my heart when he runs away
I've read so many of these threads about how to socialize your feral. THANK YOU to everyone who's posted. I've learned so much reading everything.
My boyfriend and I adopted a feral maine-coon kitten in June. He is now 9 months (and HUGE!). Though I had grown up with cats my whole life, I had never come into contact with a feral cat. All we wanted was a new little brother for our 3 year old maine-coon that we adopted 2 years ago. When we brought Miles (feral kitten) home, he immediately latched onto Cody (3 year old cat) and they've been best friends ever since. They cuddle, clean each other, and are constantly together.
However, my kitten is still very hesitant towards my boyfriend and I. I know it's a slow process, but sometimes I feel like we're going nowhere. I was totally surprised when I read all of the "NO EYE CONTACT!" advice on here, because it totally makes sense. When Miles eats treats out of my hands, he'll look up after a few and when he makes eye contact runs away. He's definitely more comfortable with my boyfriend, who is with him 7 days a week.
Sorry this is getting long winded, but basically the only time Miles will come up to me is when we're eating, or when Cody is sitting next to me. Any more ideas on how I can get him more comfortable around us? When he's really tired he'll sleep on the couch about 2 feet away from my boyfriend. As for me? He runs away if I even walk near him. I just need some help and I feel like this board will be able to help me tremendously.
I love him so much and it just breaks my heart when he runs away