15.06.2007

About Feral Cats

Author: admin

A feral cat's average life expectancy is not even 2 years. So please, if you have the chance, take the time and patience and have a heart for a feral kitten or cat.

There are three different levels of feral cats. Nearly every feral cat can be tamed with enough time and patience.

Level 1

Are the real feral kitten and feral cat. These are the cats that are very scared of humans and will run from you. If cornered they will hiss and spit, scratch and bite. These animals appear almost impossible to be domesticated. They will run from you or if cornered, they probably will hiss, growl, scratch, and even bite you. Don't give up; it IS possible to tame them!

Level 2

Are the kittens and cats that lost their home or owners and ended up living on the streets. They will appear shy and take off once you get close, but usually they won't run far. They seem to be always on guard and very nervous. Try to bribe them with a piece of food and you will see that the cat will slowly change her demeanor and soon will come running when you come around.

Level 3

Are the kittens and cats that left home on their own due to abuse. All they have learned is to be scared of humans, but have no experience to survive by themselves. There is a good chance that these cats can be tamed, depending on the severity of the abuse. They might display some odd behavior for the rest of their lives.


This entry was written by Dalia Travis, she regularly contributes to ABB4 and CoffeePop. Dalia is building up herself up as a online specialist on oak. Read her online journal here.


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