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Le Taz Hot

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5. Well, that gives me hope

Reply to MuseRider (Reply #3)

Sun Dec 22, 2013, 11:46 AM

Dec 2013

if you can turn an feral adult into a domestic kitty. I've taken in 2 other feral kittens about 10 years ago. One was fairly easy to domesticate but the other took what seemed like forever. To this day she still doesn't want to be in the house but she's completely domesticated.

Yeah, the fleas are now pretty much all over the house. But having 6 cats this is not the first flea infestation I've had and it won't be the last. When she goes to get fixed I'll bomb the house and de-flea the rest of the cats (Erica has now spread the love to the other 5 cats).

Thanks for your response.

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Need help with a feral kitten I'm fostering. [View all] Le Taz Hot Dec 2013 OP

It takes time and patience. Some take longer than others. Arkansas Granny Dec 2013 #1

That's what I was hoping. Le Taz Hot Dec 2013 #2

That's a promising sign. It sounds like she wants you, on her terms, but doesn't winter is coming Dec 2013 #18

Time and patience. MuseRider Dec 2013 #3

Well, that gives me hope Le Taz Hot Dec 2013 #5

just sit near her and let her come to you magical thyme Dec 2013 #4

I think that's the answer. Le Taz Hot Dec 2013 #6

it's how they get the strays and ferals at my shelter used to people magical thyme Dec 2013 #7

That sounds like a great job! MuseRider Dec 2013 #8

Cats + books ... best job ever! Arugula Latte Dec 2013 #9

With patience. dipsydoodle Dec 2013 #10

Hard to resist but don't look her in the eyes. Look askance. Good luck. eom. Festivito Dec 2013 #11

Doesn't sound like a true feral. Mz Pip Dec 2013 #12

sometimes white kitties Oscarmonster13 Dec 2013 #13

She may be deaf in one ear. Brigid Dec 2013 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Dec 2013 #14

My first was also a kitten found when working at the zoo MuseRider Dec 2013 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Dec 2013 #16

We still have ours however it has been in some trouble MuseRider Dec 2013 #19

How much do you object to smelling like fish? jmowreader Dec 2013 #17

I do hope you will post a picture of her. Raine1967 Dec 2013 #21

I wish I knew how. Le Taz Hot Dec 2013 #22

Regarding posting a picture here... pengillian101 Dec 2013 #24

Get down on your knees, quietly and calmly call her over. LeftyMom Dec 2013 #23

Get cat treats and hand feed her. applegrove Dec 2013 #25

I want to thank everyone for their response on this thread. Le Taz Hot Dec 2013 #26

I just want to thank you for what you're doing CrawlingChaos Dec 2013 #27