A feral cat will never be an outgoing cat. If you rescue a wild cat, take him to your vet for all the necessary shots. Feral house cats seem to warm up to one person after a while. Feral cats love to hide when any newcomer enters your home. It takes a lot of time for a wild cat to trust you. The wild cat you rescued may have been abused by another person and has had to fend for itself for some time now.
Feral Cat Behavior
I have had several feral cats over the years. Some of the feral cats I have tried to tame would not have anything to do with me. The only time that they would let me come near them was when they wanted some canned tuna in water. Taking a feral cat to the vet is an experience you will never forget. The wild young cats have bitten and scratched and more. The only safe way to catch a feral cat is in a fish net. Grab the cat by the nape of its neck while still in the fish net and gently drop him into the cat carrier.
Never bathe a feral cat because he will think you are trying to drown him. A dry shampoo for cats might work depending on their temperament. Some feral cats jump around in a room and try climbing your curtains. Place your wild cat in a room by himself for a while so you can see what he is up to in that one room before you have broken and destroyed items throughout your home.
Trust Issues With Your Feral Cat
Be very patient with your new feral feline friend. He depends on you to take care of him and love him. If we have been mistreated, it takes us a long time to trust again, and your feral cat is no different. Do not expect too much of him all at once. He may always be somewhat of a loner. Remember, he loves you because you gave him a second chance. Eventually, you will love one another and trust each other. God bless you for saving one of God’s creatures. May you and your cat have at least nine lives together.
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