Wow, what a terrific idea! I just put more bedding in with Hemy because she looks cold. She hissed, of course. I left my hand in there a minute, wondering if I should try to touch her. She didn't go for me, but I thought better of it. This might be an idea to build a bridge! ~B.
-----Original Message----- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 6:16 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feathers or a brush 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 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
