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Wednesday the 16th of December, I took an eight month old feral male to my vets to be neutered. I wanted to get him neutered earlier, but my vet is a friend and does this for my ferals for free and I have to do it when it fits his schedule. I told him I was going to bring this cat into my home to live, so he tested for and gave shots for distemper, aids, leukemia and rabies. I am happy to say this is a healthy cat. I had a name for this cat, but I thought he was a female and the name I chose won't work for him. Any suggestions considered.
This cat is confined to my bathroom and seems to be recovering from the surgery nicely. Sunday (20th) he started eating from my fingers, though he would hiss first. He gets fearful if he sees my eyes. He likes to lie on a 5-6 inch wide window sill behind venetian blinds. If I reach my hand around the blinds without looking, he will usually settle down. Especially since that hand is often delivering food! He does not want to be touched, but he will touch me. He sniffs my hand. He has put claws against my finger several times, just in warning I think, as he has not tried to hurt me. He took to the litter box right away. I have been reading in the bathroom so that he can get used to my presence. I spend more time with him every day, though he is still a scared little kitty.
He was born in a barn I don't use that is about 100 feet from my house, and I have fed him since his mother brought him to the feeding station. His mother, Mollie (TNR'ed) is still a wild lady and a challenge at feeding time.
He is dark grey with white chest and belly markings He has a black nose and whiskers.. He has very nice yellow eyes.
Since this cat has not been handled much, it may take some time to get him used to the indoor life and people.
I have never taken in a feral before. Does anyone have any advice about how to make him feel at home more quickly? Am I going too fast?
I have two other male cats who are interested in the new arrival. When will I know it is time to introduce them?
Thanks in advance.
Here he is.
This cat is confined to my bathroom and seems to be recovering from the surgery nicely. Sunday (20th) he started eating from my fingers, though he would hiss first. He gets fearful if he sees my eyes. He likes to lie on a 5-6 inch wide window sill behind venetian blinds. If I reach my hand around the blinds without looking, he will usually settle down. Especially since that hand is often delivering food! He does not want to be touched, but he will touch me. He sniffs my hand. He has put claws against my finger several times, just in warning I think, as he has not tried to hurt me. He took to the litter box right away. I have been reading in the bathroom so that he can get used to my presence. I spend more time with him every day, though he is still a scared little kitty.
He was born in a barn I don't use that is about 100 feet from my house, and I have fed him since his mother brought him to the feeding station. His mother, Mollie (TNR'ed) is still a wild lady and a challenge at feeding time.
He is dark grey with white chest and belly markings He has a black nose and whiskers.. He has very nice yellow eyes.
Since this cat has not been handled much, it may take some time to get him used to the indoor life and people.
I have never taken in a feral before. Does anyone have any advice about how to make him feel at home more quickly? Am I going too fast?
I have two other male cats who are interested in the new arrival. When will I know it is time to introduce them?
Thanks in advance.
Here he is.