So, for a few months now a stray cat (At least I think it "belongs" to no human, because it hobbles) is coming to our house. There's a big paved area in front of it and a roofed parking place. She's sleeping there, laying in the sun or eating the food our neighbor gives to her. I've never come close to her before, because she's obviously frightened by me. One step to close and she's gone. But now I've decided I want to gain her trust, bring her to a vet and maybe even let her be in the house (If that's what she want's). I would be glad to hear some advice, how I can gain her trust. I now it will probably take months, but that's okay.
An hour ago I saw her lying in front of the house again, so I've decided to make my first move. I brought some tuna, backed up and waited. She sticked her head into the bowl and meowed. (what could that mean? I've never heard her making any noise at all before) I decided to come a little bit closer to watch her eating, but she didn't like that. Still, she stayed and watched me closely. We both didn't move for 15 minutes, so I decided to take the bowl and get closer again. I was surprised how close I actually could get to her, I could almost pet her. (Is that a good sign?) But as I tried to put down the bowl she backed up a little again. It was getting pretty dark, so I decided to take the bowl with me and try it again tomorrow.
So that's my history with the little tiger. I hope you have some advice for me how to proceed.
An hour ago I saw her lying in front of the house again, so I've decided to make my first move. I brought some tuna, backed up and waited. She sticked her head into the bowl and meowed. (what could that mean? I've never heard her making any noise at all before) I decided to come a little bit closer to watch her eating, but she didn't like that. Still, she stayed and watched me closely. We both didn't move for 15 minutes, so I decided to take the bowl and get closer again. I was surprised how close I actually could get to her, I could almost pet her. (Is that a good sign?) But as I tried to put down the bowl she backed up a little again. It was getting pretty dark, so I decided to take the bowl with me and try it again tomorrow.
So that's my history with the little tiger. I hope you have some advice for me how to proceed.
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