'Feral' cat looks totally different after one man's love transforms pet

Having a pet is a unique joy, and each animal comes with its own tale - some even have been rescued from far-flung places. It's crucial to treasure our pets, as one man recently revealed the transformative power of affection.

On Reddit, a man shared his experience of turning a "feral" cat into an utterly lovable and cuddly house cat. His story illustrates that with knowledge, patience and a lot of love, pets can flourish and form incredible bonds with their humans.

He took to social media to document the cat's journey, showcasing the remarkable change through a series of photographs. Bringing a cat into your home and adhering to some basic principles can significantly benefit them, as some things can cause them harm.

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In his post, he detailed: "Watch a feral cat I started feeding become a house cat, who cuddles with five people, and a 100lb dog."

The progression is clear as the cat evolves from enjoying solitude to comfortably lounging on the sofa beside a canine companion. The images depict the cat growing increasingly affectionate, at one point snuggling up to the dog. The transformation is truly touching to witness.

Since being posted, the story has attracted hundreds of comments, leaving many readers amazed by the cat's development. One pet enthusiast remarked that love is indeed "the best gift."

One individual remarked: "Her fur got significantly better in the last three pictures, nice cat haul." Another observed: "Looks like she's queen of the house now."

A third shared their joy, adding: "I am so happy she got such a happy home. I feed strays and it warms my heart to see one less cat on the street."

Another person praised the action, saying: "Wonderful thing you've done. Chances are that she was a stray rather than feral though."

An additional comment suggested: "Unlikely to be a true feral. Almost certainly had some close, positive interactions with humans in the past. Awesome that you found each other though."

Curious commenters inquired about how long it took for the cat to warm up to human company, prompting the original poster to clarify. It was revealed that earning her trust was a gradual process.

The owner explained: "Couple months before I could get within 15 feet of her, then around four or five months in, she'd come right up to you, but would hiss and flip out if you moved.

"About half a year in she started letting me pet her, as long as there was food. She came inside like two weeks after I pet her for the first time. Lol.

"Was super slow to begin with, then something clicked and it all went really fast."

As many cat lovers will tell you, felines can indeed develop trust through nurturing and affectionate bonds with people. Positive interaction and care often lead them to reciprocate with love.