Taming a feral TOM CAT with patience and kindness

Honestly they probably could not be "house cats" but they are perfect as companions and mousers here in our warehouse and they are loved and healthy - Fuzzy is chief rodent control officer and Scruffy is the official cat food taster/inspector. They are in some ways like dogs. They will come when called and since being adopted by us neither have ever been left outside at night. They know that closing time means that they need to be inside and we seldom have to find them to get them back in the building. They follow us between the two buildings within this giant fenced-in compound, and interact politely with the customers and delivery persons. We have two "happy and well adjusted pets"

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[LazyLumber]

 It didn't take long to see her two babies peering at me as I pet her every night. She stopped showing up I fear the worst. But her babies still come Right now I have the two in the garage. The male is quite larger now and is so afraid of me The female I have been working with and has allowed me to pet her What do I do with the male? I feel that they do better having another cat around but fear that one day he will mate with his sister causing unhealthy babies. Tips please.

[earltuckian]

@LazyLumber You are correct, the Male will mate with his sister. Even at only 6-months of age! Getting a Male neutered is not very expensive and in many areas there are Feral friendly Vets who do it for almost no charge to help control feral populations. - Of course they should be vaccinated as well. And the female should be spayed which is more expensive but can be done for around $100.00. We rescuers make these commitments and we stick to them.

[earltuckian]

@LazyLumber The elusive Male; Almost no cat can resist tuna. Try to entice him to approach you with impossible to resist treats. While you dole-out small nibblets for him to enjoy, you should be able to gently pet him and it won't take long before he trusts you and is making figure-eights around your feet when you enter the garage. Best wishes for success and thank you for watching my videos. . 

[sydneyhope]

Bravo ! You're a nice person.

[SutaSafaia]

This makes me miss my old tomcat so much. He wasn't entirely feral, he could come into the house when he wanted, but he was much more at home outside and would sit at the door begging to be let out (we tried to keep him inside during winter but he hated it). We never had moles, birds, mice, anything, he was such a nice hunter. He would always walk me to the bus stop in the morning and would be waiting there for me when I got home. I think he was the best part of my entire childhood.

[Abygel4]

Thoses cats are lucky to have you has their owners. You are a nice man. C:

[apeioj]

you my friend are a great person! I love these videos and personally know and believe in what you say! Ferels can be trained, and changed into loving affectionate friends - keep on keeping on man!

[freebrook]

awwwwwww!!!

[kaykayvanessafly]

lol i love your cats. your a great owner :)

[Punisher4bmw]

@SutaSafaia thats a nice story man i had a dog best friend:P cats never liked me for some reason but i guess when i was little i didnt like cats either:P

[DesmosediciAlice]

lol "The Venga boys are coming " :) 

[MsBooda77]

hahahaha he's making biscuits on your tummy.....y'all are so sweet for looking out for those cats...God Bless you!!!