Skittish Kitty strikes a pose

[Siwsan]

BIG breakthrough, today. Got to within about 3 feet of her but knew not to push it. I also put out a little wet food and it was a HUGE hit. Guess I know what I'll be adding to my shopping list - LOTS more canned cat food.

She does seem to be hanging around the yard a whole lot more, lately. I'm going to move the shelter to the area next to the house, and under a high shrub, that seems to be her go-to hiding place. And keep in mind, I'm just assuming it's a female. Being within 3 feet of a front facing cat who is 'breadloafing' makes gender identity pretty tricky.

Anyway, here's Skittish Kitty's latest photo.

[SheltieLover]

1. Try canned tuna

My ferals love it!

[Siwsan]

2. It was so funny watching her eat that wet food

She kept popping up her head to make sure no other feral was in the area - Spooky sometimes sneaks up and takes over - and then she'd be right back at practically inhaling the food. Then I put down some more wet food, at about 3 feet distance from me and she eventually ate that, too. Somehow I think I could have held out my hand, with wet food piled on it, and she might have climbed up in my lap. Or, perhaps I'm exaggerating a bit. But it was definitely the closest she's come. And I'm now getting lots of slow blinks, which I return, in kind.

[CurtEastPoint]

3. We use sardines for trapping and as treats for others. In oil or water, unflavored.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. I woman here who works with ferals said to use something with a strong odor

So I used canned tuna to bring my previous cat inside - it took a have-a-heart trap from the animal hospital where the feral cat lady worked.

[ironflange]

4. Looks like a she