Question
I am feeding a feral cat and get two kittens for over a month now.
The cat is scared of every member of my family and she runs away as soon as anyone approaches. I am the only one that feeds her and provides her with water and stays out late watching her and the kitties play.
The problem is, even though I'm the only that the cat approaches, she only stops opening her mouth and screaming at me when I stop.
To be honest I'm scared that she'll bite me, I'm new to all this cats thing (I've never had a pet before).
Why does she only do that with me when I'm the only one that feeds her?
Answer
I think that the cat has learned that you are a reliable source of food, and so she does not run away from you (as she does with everyone else in your family). However, she does not completely trust you and the fact that she has kittens probably makes her trust you even less. So the hissing is a warning for you to keep your distance. This might diminish over time as she learns to trust you more, but some cats are truly wild and may never let you get close enough to pet her. My advice is to be patient. You could also try tossing some pieces of food in her direction (but not directly at her) as you approach and see if you can get closer over time.
Answered By - jalynn2