It took long time for the cat to trust me.

@hotsummer (13835)
Philippines
September 24, 2022 11:07pm CST
This stray cat usually hisses when she sees me around. I just usually give her food and walk away. She then comes near the food when I am away or gone. She does not come near me but waits for food. It's been like this for months. But lately, she now come near me and meows at me asking for food and does not make a hiss sound. I could now walk around my garden where she always roam and doesn't mind me at all now or doesn't run away when I am around. But still, I have not tried to pat her. But I'm just glad she's comfortable now with our presence. She isn't suspicious anymore of the people in the house
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
25 Sep 22
It takes a very long time before a cat trusts you. Try sitting near the cat and call to see if she gets close, approach your hand without touching for a few times, little by little you will be able to pet her.
@hotsummer (13835)
• Philippines
25 Sep 22
Yes that will be good way.
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@hotsummer (13835)
• Philippines
25 Sep 22
@LadyDuck i wish to do that too and even bath them as they smell bad. And hopefully domesticate them, but i don't think that will be easy
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
25 Sep 22
@hotsummer I have the habit with some cats that visit my garden.
@sickly09 (861)
• Indonesia
25 Sep 22
Let the cat recognize your scent, he will stick to it every time he sees you.
@hotsummer (13835)
• Philippines
25 Sep 22
Yes they do smell people to recognize them
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@hotsummer (13835)
• Philippines
25 Sep 22
@sickly09 yes, but i just usually feed cats and leave them alone
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@sickly09 (861)
• Indonesia
25 Sep 22
@hotsummer But cats also like to be spoken to for an approach.
@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
25 Sep 22
It happens animals take their time to trust human beings. Even the dogs do that.
@hotsummer (13835)
• Philippines
25 Sep 22
She is the cat that took longest to get her trust. Usually it takes a day or two with other cats i cared for
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@hotsummer (13835)
• Philippines
16 Feb 23
@sjvg1976 the cat is fully comfortable seeing me now. Anyways approach me now
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@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
25 Sep 22
@hotsummer Like human beings some take more time to trust others.
@RebeccasFarm (86520)
• United States
25 Sep 22
I am glad she is good with you now.
@hotsummer (13835)
• Philippines
25 Sep 22
Yes, it is learning experience on caring for cats
@jstory07 (134291)
• Roseburg, Oregon
25 Sep 22
The cat does trust you now. That is good.
@hotsummer (13835)
• Philippines
25 Sep 22
Yeah, she acts like other cats now.
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@jstory07 (134291)
• Roseburg, Oregon
25 Sep 22
@hotsummer That's good.
@hotsummer (13835)
• Philippines
25 Sep 22
@jstory07 indeed seeing her calm now made me surprised but happy.
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@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
25 Sep 22
Oh wow you’re so kind to feed the cat.
@hotsummer (13835)
• Philippines
25 Sep 22
Thank you. I felt rewarded with her trusting me