Hi. I'm new to the forum. My husband and I took in a semi-feral (or at least that's what we think after researching the topic). We had been feeding her for about 6 months. She always came and sat on our carport in the back when it was her "dinner" time. We could get about 5 feet away from her before she'd run away. Anyway, we finally got a trap from a local shelter with the intention of trapping her, getting her shots and spayed and then releasing her. It turned out she was already spayed and her ear was tipped. Anyway, we decided after doing research as well as talking to a few people, to try to keep her. The big question that continues to run through our heads is "are we doing the right thing for her". She currently has her own room with places to hide and 2 litter boxes both with organic potting soil in them (which she has been using). The room is attached to our living room so she can hear and smell us, our dog, and 2 cats. She's been with us for almost a week now. She is eating, but only at night. She does mew/cry at night. We aren't sure of her age, but she is little. We've both been going in the room in the morning and evening, bringing treats or food and then sitting in there talking for about 5 min. We just aren't sure what we're doing. Should we go in the room more often or stay longer with her? How long before we see any sign that she will be ok as an inside cat? And what is that sign? We just want to do what's best for her and I'm pretty sure right now she's unhappy and confused. Are there any other steps we should be taking to get her comfortable? Any advice is GREATLY appreciated!!
Jill and Ed
Jill and Ed