I use feathers or a long handled bath brush to win over a shy or feral cat. I've had them simply melt at the touch, and soon become very affectionate.
Lorrie On 08-13, Natalie wrote: > Have you tried playing with her? I always collect goose feathers > when they molt and tape on or two to the end of a long stick and > use it to "stroke" feral cats. At first, they hiss and swat at the > feather (depending on their socialization and tolerance), and > eventually, they enjoy it...I stroke them along the side of the > face at first, then top of the head and back toward the tail. I > have a very good short article on phases of touching, when you > eventually get to that point. > _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected] http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
