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Opi is a sweet semi feral kitty I rescued from the street months ago. He's one of the most lovable cuddly cats I've ever had. Opi is a complete house cat he loves collars,cat clothes, he hates going out to far from home. The only thing that can give you a hint that he is semi feral is his fear of strangers. I have no idea why he is so terrified of strangers at all. He was about 2 1/2 to 3 months old when we rescued him from the street and he was only a tad skittish when we first met him. When I first saw him he was screaming bloody murder to be fed lol. So I said aww and fed him he only should a slight sign of being nervous then after he ate he was like oh my gosh I love you human! Through out his kitten life he has met people and showed signs of being scared but eventually got a bit curious. Now though at about 6 1/2 months old he is absolutely terrified of strangers and I have no idea why? When we have a visitors over he'll go hide but then go peek out in the hall way at them then go hide then go peek at them again and he'll keep repeating that process. I've wanted to introduce him to some friends of mine before so I've carefully picked him up and reassured him it was okay held him securely and slowly took him to the guest taking one step at a time to let him not freak out. He did not have any of it lol. He always got so scared meowed really loud and started shivering in my arms. I felt so bad I had to let him go. He did let me introduce him to a good friend of me and my hubby's he loved cats and he seemed to take a liking to Opi so I was determined for opi to at least get him close and calm enough to pet him. It took about 5 times and for everyone to be dead silent I got opi close enough to him to pet him. Opi enjoyed the petting but after a few minutes he begged to be put down and go hide so I let him. The last time was when me and the hubby tried to introduce him to a couple we know it was rather hilarious. Opi this time I have no idea why was terrified of the idea and he did not want to even come close to the wife especially. I don't know why lol the wife is an absolute sweet heart and very kind. Her husband loves cats to he's always finding boxes and putting them outside for the cats in the street to play and sleep in. So when I went and got Opi he freaked and this time instead of jumping out of my arms he hid in my Hijab(head scarf I'm a Muslim for those of you who don't know.). I was laughing so hard while this big orange furball was hiding in my hijab lol. I was laughing so hard and he was hiding real good in there so I couldn't get him out lol. Which is surprising cause opi is so big lol. I had to get my laughing husband to help me before Opi ran off with my hijab lol. So once we got him out he ran for the hills to bedroom. I felt bad cause he was so scared so since then I've never introduced him to another person. I have no idea why he is so terrified of strangers. I mean I love that he only wants to be our friends but I worry bout him. What if he gets lost and doesn't trust anyone to help him find home or something like that in general. Does anybody have any idea why Opi is so horrified of people? Is there anyway I can change that?