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Sandi,
This is typical behavior for a feral kitty. Two steps forward then 5 steps back. It is frustrating at times, actually more than frustrating. You cannot react on your emotions, you must just maintain the routine that she is used to seeing. Keep it consistently the same whether she comes out from under the bed or not. Cats do not like change, they like to change things on us though. I sometimes look at it as a test. The cat wants to see what type of emotion it will elicit, then the cat will act accordingly.
You have made great strides with her. Do not give up on her now and you will be rewarded. It may not be tomorrow or next week, but you are building a foundation of trust that this kitty needs to have.
Good luck!
This is typical behavior for a feral kitty. Two steps forward then 5 steps back. It is frustrating at times, actually more than frustrating. You cannot react on your emotions, you must just maintain the routine that she is used to seeing. Keep it consistently the same whether she comes out from under the bed or not. Cats do not like change, they like to change things on us though. I sometimes look at it as a test. The cat wants to see what type of emotion it will elicit, then the cat will act accordingly.
You have made great strides with her. Do not give up on her now and you will be rewarded. It may not be tomorrow or next week, but you are building a foundation of trust that this kitty needs to have.
Good luck!