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My wife and I have been feeding two ferals, a brother and sister for about 4 to 6 months now. They were born feral and have warmed up to us. I'm aware of the costs to spay/neutuer and get all vacinations... the money isn't my problem. My problem is not knowing what to expect and fearing for the worst. I've never had a cat before. I want to turn at least one of these cats into a pet but I fear they won't be able to be tamed.
It's my fault because I seem to have traumatized one of the cats by attempting to catch it. Since then whenever I let the cat in the house he starts freaking out by climbing screen doors and windows. In addition, he meows very loudly. Yet, the strange part is that he will sit by my window every night looking into the house and watching TV. I fed him last night and he kept rubbing up to the screen window where I was able to pet him and he seemed to like it. He also purred constantly and would close his eyes like or as if he was sleeping when looking at me. I'm just worried he will freak out again in the house. It's been maybe 3 instances where he started climbing and meowing loudly. The advice I was given was to place the cat in the bathroom and leave him there for a while until he gets comfortable. I realize he will freak out, I just want someone who has experience with ferals to let me know that it will eventually go away or if they can provide me with some steps or advice that would be greatly appreciated.
I'm really lost since I want to save the life of this cat but I'm afraid of the cat going crazy in my house by breaking things and disturbing my neighbors with his loud meowing. I rent a town house where I rent and don't want any trouble. Is there any advice someone can provide me with? Please?
My only other concern is that seeing these cats are feral can they give any diseases or problems to humans?
Thanks for your time, greatly appreciated.
-Mtsymbal
It's my fault because I seem to have traumatized one of the cats by attempting to catch it. Since then whenever I let the cat in the house he starts freaking out by climbing screen doors and windows. In addition, he meows very loudly. Yet, the strange part is that he will sit by my window every night looking into the house and watching TV. I fed him last night and he kept rubbing up to the screen window where I was able to pet him and he seemed to like it. He also purred constantly and would close his eyes like or as if he was sleeping when looking at me. I'm just worried he will freak out again in the house. It's been maybe 3 instances where he started climbing and meowing loudly. The advice I was given was to place the cat in the bathroom and leave him there for a while until he gets comfortable. I realize he will freak out, I just want someone who has experience with ferals to let me know that it will eventually go away or if they can provide me with some steps or advice that would be greatly appreciated.
I'm really lost since I want to save the life of this cat but I'm afraid of the cat going crazy in my house by breaking things and disturbing my neighbors with his loud meowing. I rent a town house where I rent and don't want any trouble. Is there any advice someone can provide me with? Please?
My only other concern is that seeing these cats are feral can they give any diseases or problems to humans?
Thanks for your time, greatly appreciated.
-Mtsymbal