I'm a newbie here. But after reading everything I could find on Google for the last week about TNR and socializing feral kittens, I wound up here, and it looks to be a great resource!
I've read a number of the threads here, but I still think to an extent my question is unanswered.
I rescued 3 feral kittens from my backyard 1 week ago. They are around 7-8 weeks in my estimation, and despite how many times I keep seeing things like "They can totally be socialized!" or "Oh no that's not too old!" and "You'll be fine, they always act scared at first" I legitimately feel like there is no way these terrified kittens could turn into social pets. It seems like everyone must be lying to me!
So here's my question: Does everyone feel this way when you're just starting the socialization process? That progress is soooo slow that socialization can't possibly work? That there is no possible way these kittens can make such a drastic transformation.
I've just been feeling so discouraged lately, so I'd love any empathy or encouraging words to know I'm not alone! Thanks All!
I can provide more background if anyone is curious.
I've read a number of the threads here, but I still think to an extent my question is unanswered.
I rescued 3 feral kittens from my backyard 1 week ago. They are around 7-8 weeks in my estimation, and despite how many times I keep seeing things like "They can totally be socialized!" or "Oh no that's not too old!" and "You'll be fine, they always act scared at first" I legitimately feel like there is no way these terrified kittens could turn into social pets. It seems like everyone must be lying to me!
So here's my question: Does everyone feel this way when you're just starting the socialization process? That progress is soooo slow that socialization can't possibly work? That there is no possible way these kittens can make such a drastic transformation.
I've just been feeling so discouraged lately, so I'd love any empathy or encouraging words to know I'm not alone! Thanks All!
I can provide more background if anyone is curious.
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