Bringing a feral, or community cat, into a home involves committing to a gradual socialization process, writes Sally Bahner. It’s important to understand that there’s no guarantee you’ll end up with a cuddly lap cat. Bahner shares six steps for making friends with a stray.
Source: Animal Wellness, May 4, 2020. Link. In many cases, feral cats can be socialized and transformed into household companions, but it requires patience and commitment.
INSIGHTS: Setting the right expectations for would-be feral cat adopters is important. Those expectations include time, socialization, and complete health care efforts. Consider this article for social media posts and newsletters.