hi there
to be honest i never wanted to own a cat i always loved them but never wanted to own one . but then i heard about a mistreated cat so i decided to buy it from its owner( it took me quit some time to read and learn about cats, the more i read the more i wanted to own one). anyways a day befor buying the cat it escaped( it figures) and the cat has been living on the streets for two monthes now! the cats x owner found it and cought it to sell it to me!
so my question is!
how is the cat going to behavee after living on the streets for two monthes! would i have to re-train her again- would she be a good pet!
and since i am here i wana know if cats are diggers ! i mean i have a lot of indoor plants all over my house!would seh dig in them!
please help me
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from a pet to stray cat to a pet again! please help
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The cat may or may not adjust to becoming a pet again. Is she friendly and affectionate? This would be a good sign. However, even an aloof cat will adjust, although she may never be a snuggle bunny, she will probably like an occasional petting.
As far as using the litterbox is concerned, she should do all right. Most cats are easily box trained even as adults although sometimes there is a problem with stress or territorial marking. Since she will be an only cat that shouldn't be too much of an issue.
Digging in the house plants is another problem. Usually cats who dig are foiled by small rocks or pebbles or chicken wire buried underneath the soil about half an inch. There is no way to predict whether or not your cat will be a digger. However, there are many houseplants that are toxic to cats, and they will chew on some plants sometimes, even the dangerous ones.
Has the cat been spayed? If yes she may adapt very quickly to being a pet - if not she will need to be fixed ASAP. Also you probably should take her straight to the vet for an exam to be sure she didn't pick up any diseases while out.
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Hello,
The cat will need to learn to trust again. trust is very important with cats. The cat probably wants to have a home again, so just take it slow. Treats can work wonders with cat. Good luck
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Regards,
HPStray
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hi guys and thank you both very much for the re-play 
in fact i am not sure about having the cat as a pet again because she showed some aggression by scratching my freinds hand while he was petting her( right after we caught her). she
scracthed my friends hand and jumped away!
but then again! i might try the treats thing and try to gain her trust back! i have decided to feed her from a distance for a while and then get closer to her till i finally get her(
i might take the carrier with me, coz her nails grown sharp)
anyways if that wont work then i will have to let her go! to be honest i already started looking for a cat or a kitten.
thank you again!
Our current cat was a pet originally, then was stray for a couple of years before we took him in. We know he was a pet because someone had neutered him already. I guess the first month was a little rough, but it's been 4 years now and my husband and I love the cat like a child. He's not a lap cat though, but every morning before we leave for work he comes rubbing on my legs wanting to be picked up and loved on for a few minutes. He doesn't dig in plants, but I think that's something that can change from cat to cat. I don't think you'll have many problems, especially since your cat was only a stray for a couple of months. Let it settle into a routine and eventually he'll let you know when he's ready to be petted and loved on. Good luck!
