Has anyone here made a feral kitty into a pet?

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12. I've been feeding local ferals for years

I have two ex-feral cats, but we started the taming process when they were still kittens, not too long after weaning. It took several months to get close enough to pet them, then lure them into the house and finally convince them the house was their main base of operations. Taming older ferals cats isn't impossible, but it is challenging and can take years, and practically speaking, not all ferals are receptive.

I feed another 3 or 4 ferals who live outside all year round. It can get quite cold in my region, down below zero, and they do fine as long as they can find shelter.

We've built several cold-weather cat boxes for less than $20 each. You can find lots of construction tips online, but my favorite method is super easy. A rubber bin, with a smaller bin nested inside it. Pack straw between them, and cut entry holes.

Here's just one example: https://alleycatadvocates.org/communitycat-care-center/creating-winter-shelters/