Feral kitties are fearful and won’t let you pet them or come near them. Stray cats can become feral after living outside for a while, without any kitty to human interaction. Or they simply lost touch with humans over time so they developed a fear. They will just need a little bit of adjusting.įeral cats, on the other hand, never had contact with loving humans while they were kittens.
You can bypass that by approaching them in the right way. A stray cat will let you pet them and they will most likely not be hesitant to approach you.
Strays were previously someone’s pet, but they were either abandoned or no longer have an owner for another reason. They see us as a source of food and protection. Stray cats were socialized while they were young and they had positive experiences with people in their earliest months. If you’re not familiar with the distinction between those two, this will give you some clarity.įeral and stray cats are the same domesticated species, but the contrast is in their ‘attitude’ towards humans. Let’s first explain the difference between strays and ferals. Is the cat you found stray or feral? What is the difference?
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