About 3 months ago a beautiful cat showed up on my deck. I fell in love with her. I was not sure if she had a home, but I started feeding her anyway. Soon after I started feeding her several other cats started coming for food also. My neighbor (who is not a cat person) decided that he was going to start catching these cats and taking them to the shelter. I felt horrible. About 3 weeks ago I pull into the driveway and my beautiful little kitty was trapped in a cage on his front porch. I freak out. Start knocking on their door, calling them. They agree to let me have her. My husband and I take her immediately to the vet. She had her shots. We were not able to have her fixed at that time, but hopefully will soon. The vet said she is not aggressive, very scared, about 9 months to a year old, healthy, and that she will probally never be a lap cat but anything was possible. We bring her home and I now have her in my office where she is in hiding and has been in hiding for almost 3 weeks. I don't know if I am making any progress with her. She is eating and has been using the litter box since day 1. I sit with her often, however she still runs and hides when I enter the room if she is out. We have toys for her to play with and a cat tree for her to climb on. I can't let her back out because it is not safe. I need some advice. From what I have read about feral cats is that they can be tamed, it just takes time. I want to give her more freedom around the house, but am unsure if I should let her out when she is still not comfortable coming out when I am in the same room with her. I don't believe she is a true feral, but I do know she is very scared. What can I do to help her feel more comfortable in my home? Before she was trapped I could call for her and she would come running. She would eat with me sitting right next to her. Now she hides in my office and is scared to death of me. Help please!!!