How do I earn the trust of a feral cat or tame a wild cat/kitten?
There are several approaches to taming a cat or kitten, and they depend on the individual cat. Also, there are degrees to which a cat may be feral. Factors involved in determining this include the following: Age – Kittens up to 6-7 weeks of age are most easily tamed/socialized. With each passing week, socialization becomes more difficult. Number of generations feral – The degree to which a cat is feral grows with each succeeding generation. An abandoned housecat will be less feral than her offspring. Amount of human contact – The more contact a cat has with humans, the less feral she will be. Cats living in secluded or remote areas are more feral than those living near areas with a high level of human activity. Personality – Some cats are friendlier than others, even when they are feral. It is not unusual for cats to become friendlier toward their caregiver after being spayed or neutered. Patience and understanding are the key traits the person taming a cat will need. It can take weeks
