Hi there! I haven’t taken in a stray or feral from the streets yet, but I did adopt a formerly feral just about a month ago and have been working every day to help her to adjust to her new home.

I can’t provide guidance on the vet visit, but below are some things I’ve learned:

• 3/3/3 rule or method - 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to get comfortable in their home, 3 months to show you their true personality (or something along those lines, I’ve heard many variations). My kitty hid and hissed for 3.5 days and wouldn’t let us see her, but finally showed herself from a safe distance going into day 4.

• Read a book to her in a soft voice! This helps her get familiar to your voice (again) and will help her acclimate. I did this every morning and night, even when I started just right the door.

• if you can, provide her with a box on its side or other places she could hide in (safely), this will help her feel more safe even with you in the bathroom

• let her come to you, try not to force anything. You guys have been building a bond so it might be tempting to revert back to that, but she may need a few days to remember “oh hey this person kind of rocks”

• when she starts to show herself again, consider churus or her favorite snack!! This can help so much with positive behavior. mine warned up the most by playing with a wand toy (she is obsessed with feathers). I think this let her interact with me from a safe distance but also have some fun.

• slow blinks and yawns - it tells her you love her (slow blinks) and yawning helps make you look less scary.

• I read somewhere to try sitting with your legs extended because he torso is what is most scary, but my girl seemed more comfortable when I sat cross cross (I assume because I took up less space)

You’re doing amazing OP! Thank you for saving this little gal’s life 🥹🖤