How To Get A Stray Cat To Trust You

How to win the trust of a stray cat.

How to get a stray cat to trust you. The best way. The cat has to come to you. To gain a cats trust be very still when youre around the cat so that it doesnt see you as a threat. When your cat accepts you by bumping its head against your body it is time for you to stroke his chin or ears.

You can start to gently pet your cat. Your first priority should be giving the cat access to food and water in as safe of an environment as possible. Dont expect a truly feral cat to trust you in a week month or even a year. Do not make any sudden or abrupt movements.

Once the cat begins to trust you get a humane cat trap from your local humane society and leave it outside. Call the cat by its name every time you see it but dont look directly at it and never reach out to pet or touch it. Move closer and talk to the cat. By playing with a cat youre definitely bonding with him or her and creating a positive association with you one that goes past simply feeding.

Patience patience and more patience. This is the clearest sign that he trusts you. Give the cat a name. Get the cat vet care.

Line it with blankets that smell like you. After a few days stay outside while the cat comes to eat but dont approach it yet. Have a regular feeding and water schedule. Then slowly crouch down so that you appear less intimidating and make sure to avoid eye contact which can be perceived as a threat or challenge.

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