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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Cat professional here: I have worked with cat rescues, Alley Cat Allies, cat breeders. A cat that is feral cannot be domesticated. Ever. To become domesticated, a cat must interact with humans before the age of 16 weeks. If they are in the wild/ not socialized by people until then, they will be feral for life. Those cats can live comfortably outside for life, even in this weather. (Like a fox, squirrel or other outside animal).
A cat living with an elderly hoarder -- it is hard to tell whether they are really feral, or just have limited contact with people. It takes about 2-3 weeks to determine the status. A cat that will not come to you when you feed it after that time is probably feral. If it never lets you touch it -- it is feral. They will remain feral for life -- about 15 years. Feral cats do not make good pets. They tend to defecate in the back of your closet, or on your rugs to mark their territory. You can contact Alley Cat Allies and they will tell you what to do. You can also use google to double check this.
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People use the word feral in all different ways. This is an irresponsible post.[/quote]

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