While it’s generally not possible to tame a feral cat, with time and commitment (and lots of food!), the cat may become more relaxed and friendly. If you’ve noticed a cat wandering your neighborhood or hanging out on your porch, you may wonder whether the cat is feral or a stray, and whether it’s safe to interact with them.Learn how to tell the difference between a feral cat and a stray, the risks feral cats pose to humans and domesticated pets, and how you can help them.How Is a Feral Cat Different from a Stray Cat?The biggest difference between stray cats and feral cats comes down to their level of socialization to human beings. A stray cat has been abandoned by or separated from its owners; they may now be living outside on their own, but because they had a home once, they’re used to interacting with humans.Like stray cats, feral cats also live outdoors on their own, but the key difference is that they have never been socialized to humans and are therefore probably the offspring of...
