'I adopted him knowing he'll most likely want nothing to do with me': Kind person takes a chance on a feral feline giving him a second chance at life

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kalila courban
Jan 26, 2025 5:00 PM EST

Hey there, feline enthusiasts. We believe in investing in our cats, ensuring they are cared for in every way. We spoil them with love and gift them silly little toys so that they might entertain themselves and enjoy the sweet moments of family life. Cat people are truly the best kind of humans, they understand the value of our smol feline companions and the world of good they bring to our human lives. 

One such cat person that we are featuring today took a chance on a seemingly senior feral cat, in an attempt to provide her previously adopted feral baby with a little friend. A few years prior, she had found a feral cutie who was caught on their Ring camera desperately trying to get into their pole barn. After she went unclaimed, she was adopted by the same kindhearted cat person (our original poster or OP). Fast forward to now and our original poster wanted to bring the previously feral turned sweet baby a little friend. 

After searching, they came across a unique and health-problem-ridden feral boy. Acclimating feral cats to be family cats is no small task. These babies need lots of love, but also restraint. They are not used to human interaction therefore their first instinct is to attack or hiss to protect themselves. The original poster knew all of that but decided to take a chance on him anyway. And for that, we salute OP. If only more kind cat people were in this world, it would be a better place. 

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    Meet Esidisi - An angry void I adopted two weeks ago. He was advertised as possibly never being a "social indoor companion." I've socialized other feral cats in the past, but this guy seems different...
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    In October 2024, a feral female kitty was caught on our Ring camera desperately trying to get into our pole barn. Long story short after a week she - succeeded, she went unclaimed, I made her mine, she had some health issues. and issues with people... After lots of love, patience, and vet care, she is now the most snuggly kitty ever. She does not do well inside, so she remained a barn cat. She seemed lonely when she
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    wasn't getting attention from me or her dog friend, so I started searching for a cat friend for her. I checked local ads, groups, and barn cat programs for over two months. I was waiting until I found the cat that "felt right." I eventually found the cat that my heart wanted. At first glance, I thought this cat was a burn victim - the fur
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    heart wanted. At first glance, I thought this cat was a burn victim - the fur around his eyes was missing, he had half an ear, a couple crispy-looking whiskers, and he was
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    I adopted him from a local humane society (barn cat program) a little over two weeks ago. Thankfully, I found out he wasn't burned, but he did have some other health issues. He had entropion correction surgery, had a cracked tooth removed, got neutered, microchipped, ear tipped, and I think he was treated for a cold. He tried to attack me when we first met. They estimate he's 4 years old, but I think he's older. His other ear also exists - it just lays flat against his head. He looks so round an
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    I adopted him knowing he'll most likely want nothing to do with me... I'm okay with that. I have socialized 4 feral cats in the past couple years, but this guy makes me question if it's even going to be possible to make him somewhat friendly. I know it's only been two weeks, and I'm never going to give up on him, but I guess I'm just wondering how slow I should take it/how hard I should try/what I should try....
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  • This cutie has been through it! You can tell just by looking at him that he has been through far too much in his life. We think he is totally deserving of this second chance at life that he has been given. We hope his parents come back and give us an update once he is a bit more acclimated to his new environment. 

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    He is still in his acclimation crate (two XL dog crates combined), and I have been. trying my best not to bother him too much. I'm basically just supplying him with necessities, cleaning as needed, and trying to figure him out. He rarely comes out of his "house." I have to shine a light in there every night, looking for the reflection of his eyes, just to make sure he's still alive. His only facial expression is one of anger, but he also gives off a sad vibe. He does seem to light up a little wh
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  • It sounds like the original poster is prepared to just give him love and a chance at a better life and we hope one day he feels comfortable enough to let OP gibe him a pat or to sit comfortably in OP's presence.

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    game_over_man • 5h ago Poor thing. Thank you for giving him a chance. 964 ○ Reply ... HSwagMastr OP · 4h ago He deserves it .
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    OpheliaDrone 4h ago Edited 4h ago • I socialised a feral girl but it took a few years until I saw any visible trust from her. Then a couple more before I could pet her without her feeling uncomfortable. I know you said you'll never give up on him but he may be one of those who takes a year or more to become somewhat friendly, possibly a few to become friendly. I never gave up trying with her and it paid off. He may be like her - follow his pace and one day, it may happen for you.
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    KrazyKryminal • 4h ago It may take time. I took in a cat that was left by the owner of the house i rented (i knew he was leaving behind because he moved back to Russia). I fed him for a few months, then i built an enclosed patio around my back patio slider door...he could come in and out when he wanted, but had a nice covered area and warm bed. A month later, i took off the screen on the window, to let me cats out into the patio and he wondered in.
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    codismycopilot 3h ago. You never know! • A friend of mine had a cat for several years that existed in her house, but was NOT interested in being cuddled or really touched. Then one day, he hopped up on her lap as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Maybe your boy will too one day!
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    Present_Cucumber2120 · 4h ago We adopted a 3 month old kitten back in July and realized he may have been feral even though the pet rescue didn't say or think so. We have had 10 rescues over the 23 years we've been together and all started as kittens. But he has been very difficult to handle. Much more so than your average kitten/cat. We almost returned him but in the end we kept him and he's now almost 10 months old (I think) and still a handful and 13 lbs. But he keeps improving. Sometimes I th
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