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In reply to the discussion: Found this kitty meowing loudly behind my house. [View all]AikidoSoul
(2,150 posts)and if they're fussy about their food, go to COSTCO and get their great goat or sheep Romano cheese. Grate some on top of the food and it will attract great interest... and most often they will eat the food. Cats don't have much in the way of taste buds, but have great "smellers". That's why they love "stinky" food. Don't give them dry food as a regular thing as it is not good for them, and males end up with severe kidney issues from it.
Hugs to you for taking the little one in.
We had the exact same situation but there were two abandoned in our pole barn. They left looking for their mom and we heard a heart rendering series of screeches which sounded like a wounded bird... but no, it was two freaked out Maine cats, one male and one female. Hovering nearby was a red winged hawk. We got them just in time.