I have a very important question to ask you: as a feral cat who was trapped (as you can see in the picture attached) and taken to be neutered what chance I have to become domesticated? I’m asking this because I was very happy living with my colony of feral cats in an absolutely gorgeous place (an open space shrine, ravine and a lake with lots of vegetation and hiding places). Some kind humans built us shelters. Same humans will feed us daily. My life was quite idyllic until this woman trapped me and took me to this awful smelling place. Someone asked her if she’ll put me up for adoption but she said no! She said she'll keep me with her until I heal and then I’ll be released back to the same place where I came from! I’ll forever be a feral cat and that I’ll never accommodate to living with humans! Is that true?
Ferdy the Feral.
Dear Ferdinand,
It all depends on your kittenhood. If you were loved and handled by humans before the age of eight weeks or so, you will find that you can readjust to them after a little while. Of course, you will be scared at first, but if you choose the right humans, like a cat I know called Chico, you will be happy adopting them as pets.
If you never met humans, when you were young, you may always see humans as your enemy. And, alas, they often are. Homeless or feral cats can be chased, abused and occasionally even tortured by cruel humans. I called these feral humans - as they are savage, not domesticated. And they are far crueller than any cat.
That said, you may find after you have been put back into your normal territory, that you begin to warm to the humans that come and feed you. If that is so, and if you feel like it, you may begin to form relationships with them. I have known of feral cats that were fed regularly, that finally adopted humans and moved into their homes.
It is your choice. Trust your instinct and all will be well. It looks like your territory now has shelter and food, which are what feral cats need most.
Yours
George.
PS. A word about neutering. Believe me, I have never regretted losing my bits. Neutering lets us lead longer healthier lives.
Ah! you look sad and scared! I wasn't feral but I was abandoned by humans and lived on the streets for few years until a good human took me in!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your colony of feral cats many healthy, happy and safe years.
God bless the good humans
Shumba
George, excellent point in regards to neutering & spaying! I was the result of some careless humans who "let the cats have a normal life" and then threw me out on the streets when I was 4 weeks old (on a cold, rainy day in a November)
ReplyDeleteI was lucky that a good human found me and she took me home and became my mommy! But....how many of us are so lucky?
Minnie
WE understand about feral cats and George, you will probably begin to trust humans eventually. We have a feral cat here that has been around for 8 years and she finally came into the house on her own and just loves being inside and safe. But some cats just can't adjust to being inside and it is better to let them be happy and live where they are comfortable.
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