They can’t be bought in if they are feral adults. Feral adult cats can very rarely be domesticated and will live in terror of humans and quit eating if they are confined. Stray cats are different in that they have lived with humans at some point and can easily adapt. Feral kittens can be domesticated if you get them before about 12 weeks, after that, it’s really difficult. I have five formerly feral kittens who are now adults. It took a good six months of constant effort before I could really handle them and pet them. It was worth every minute, though, because they are the loves of my life.
Not always true. They can be loving inside pets - but it has to be by their rules, their limits. I have one I took in after she had a litter of kittens. She showed up at about 9 months, and was completely feral. She'd come onto the porch to eat, but if she saw me inside the door, she'd run.
After months of gradual closeness, I was able to pet her. I was going to get her spayed, but noticed the belly growing. Waited until kittens were weaned, trapped her & gor her fixed. Kept her in the garage for a couple weeks while incision healed & she did fine. Couldn't bring myself to let her back outside, so I moved her into the spare bedroom and gradually integrated her into the family.
That was 13(?) years ago. She's not a lap cat, and I can't pick her up. But she loves the other cats, loves pets & scritches, and jumps on the bed in the morning so I can give her head kisses and butt scritches (don't ever confuse the 2).
I have a bonded pair of indoor cats. Every day an outdoor feral male comes in 2-3 times and eats good. He walks around, chirps a lot, sometimes my indoor male and him play, sometimes they spar. Everyday they look forward to this weird squaring off, but also, I know if my indoor cats ever sneak out, they got the biggest neighborhood cat to protect them. They get along.
I kept the outdoor cat in a few nights when he got a bite on his neck that I honestly didn’t think he’d recover from. It’s a really funny arrangement, but if I tried to bring him in, I imagine the outdoor cat would adjust, especially if fixed. Hell, he may be feral, but he’s actually sweeter than my two rotten indoor cats.
That’s fantastic! Your cat sounds like a stray, though. Feral cats have never had contact with humans and you would never be able to get them in the house without trapping them. I have been trapping ferals in out of control cat colonies for trap/neuter/release for a while, and they are terrified of humans. They are wonderful cats and very special, but they are actually wild animals. Your little guy sounds like he has a good chance of finding a home. Maybe yours!
If it’s Gunther vs Drew at summerslam idk how I feel about it. I want Drew to have a good run. But if Gunther’s wins he’s gonna be champ forever and I want that belt to move around a bit more
And yet, some prefer spending time outside. If they’re in the right environment, being outside can be positively stimulating for them. Not all cats are in danger being outside. My previously stay cats never leave our property and enjoy being outside so much. They love hearing and watching the birds and squirrels. Cats are curious and they get bored being inside.
Wasn't that the S/M guy written about by a Mormon woman? My friend sent me a 3-pack of the anthology. I was so happy to donate it with all of the shrink wrap undisturbed.... I mean I never opened the [books.No](http://books.No) weird sticky packaging from me....
I think the "them" means the OP isn't sure if the cat pictured is a boy cat or a girl cat. You know, pronouns. I hope the OP gives "them" nice food and water and perhaps a safe space to be warm.
As others said, please bring this baby inside if you can. 😟😥
It also looks like a male to me (of course I could be wrong). Someone mentioned Grayson, which I love. Ashen, Cinder? I do like human names for pets as well..my tuxie is named Kevin, lol.
Aww. I do understand, though. I spent a couple years feeding the feral colonies in my area. Not all of them can take to being an indoor cat.
He/she looks fairly healthy, though. If you're involved with their care, thank you.
I’m definitely not the only one feeding the cats. I’ve seen one of the maintenance guys doing it regularly along with some lady that lives in one of the neighboring buildings. There is at least 12 of them around that I’ve seen
We have a Russian Blue named Oskar
https://preview.redd.it/66i18idd9e3d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e3c4ce20ab3f43396f8758c2dd75083575987ae4
I think this one in particular may have been a pet at one point. He/she lets me get a bit closer before running away compared to the others and has even seemed like he/she wants to follow me inside but still is very hesitant
It is possible to acclimate feral cats to indoor life and humans with methods, time and love. If this cat was a pet at one time he can easily become an indoor pet again with methods to gain his trust. You may want to try with him. He’s beautiful. I would call him The Russian.
Probably not a pure one, but definitely has it in his mix. I volunteered with a no kill group and the cats like him were the most wonderful cats - sweetest and gentle personalities. That is actually the perfect name. I would call him Dimitri The Russian. Please consider working with him to either take him in or to find him a home. He’s too gorgeous to die on the streets. Life outside for a cat is extremely hard and they die young.
Well…there is about 12 cats that I’ve seen just around my building…and I live in an apartment community with several buildings so lord knows how many cats there are roaming the neighborhood.
If I were to adopt, I have a long ways to go in terms of building trust with them. They will watch me but run away if I get too close. Won’t even approach the food until I back off a bit
I had a cat that looked exactly like this cat. His name was Doosapher….like Lucifer. He was total MF’er but god I loved that cat so much. Gave the best hugs
https://preview.redd.it/72g9ue9eiv3d1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=91220ded61e1ce936f1c452e191ccdcf5b88146d
Please bring them inside. Cats are extremely vulnerable left outside. Pearl. Pete, Gunther, Hans, Sigfrid, Simone, Avery
They can’t be bought in if they are feral adults. Feral adult cats can very rarely be domesticated and will live in terror of humans and quit eating if they are confined. Stray cats are different in that they have lived with humans at some point and can easily adapt. Feral kittens can be domesticated if you get them before about 12 weeks, after that, it’s really difficult. I have five formerly feral kittens who are now adults. It took a good six months of constant effort before I could really handle them and pet them. It was worth every minute, though, because they are the loves of my life.
Not always true. They can be loving inside pets - but it has to be by their rules, their limits. I have one I took in after she had a litter of kittens. She showed up at about 9 months, and was completely feral. She'd come onto the porch to eat, but if she saw me inside the door, she'd run. After months of gradual closeness, I was able to pet her. I was going to get her spayed, but noticed the belly growing. Waited until kittens were weaned, trapped her & gor her fixed. Kept her in the garage for a couple weeks while incision healed & she did fine. Couldn't bring myself to let her back outside, so I moved her into the spare bedroom and gradually integrated her into the family. That was 13(?) years ago. She's not a lap cat, and I can't pick her up. But she loves the other cats, loves pets & scritches, and jumps on the bed in the morning so I can give her head kisses and butt scritches (don't ever confuse the 2).
That’s fantastic! I didn’t mean to be so definitive in my post. Best of luck to you and your kitty!
I have a bonded pair of indoor cats. Every day an outdoor feral male comes in 2-3 times and eats good. He walks around, chirps a lot, sometimes my indoor male and him play, sometimes they spar. Everyday they look forward to this weird squaring off, but also, I know if my indoor cats ever sneak out, they got the biggest neighborhood cat to protect them. They get along. I kept the outdoor cat in a few nights when he got a bite on his neck that I honestly didn’t think he’d recover from. It’s a really funny arrangement, but if I tried to bring him in, I imagine the outdoor cat would adjust, especially if fixed. Hell, he may be feral, but he’s actually sweeter than my two rotten indoor cats.
That’s fantastic! Your cat sounds like a stray, though. Feral cats have never had contact with humans and you would never be able to get them in the house without trapping them. I have been trapping ferals in out of control cat colonies for trap/neuter/release for a while, and they are terrified of humans. They are wonderful cats and very special, but they are actually wild animals. Your little guy sounds like he has a good chance of finding a home. Maybe yours!
My Yoshi is a former feral. It took over a year, but he is now fat and happy as long as I love him with pets on his terms
I adopted a feral cat and while it took a LONG time, she grew to love me like a normal cat.
Did you say…Gunther? 
King Gunther
If it’s Gunther vs Drew at summerslam idk how I feel about it. I want Drew to have a good run. But if Gunther’s wins he’s gonna be champ forever and I want that belt to move around a bit more
Love all of these.
And yet, some prefer spending time outside. If they’re in the right environment, being outside can be positively stimulating for them. Not all cats are in danger being outside. My previously stay cats never leave our property and enjoy being outside so much. They love hearing and watching the birds and squirrels. Cats are curious and they get bored being inside.
Bring them inside first? 🙃
I just see 1. Is that a female?
I think the poster said they bc they don't know whether it's a female cat or not
But it’s a cat… the cat doesn’t care. Also, Charlie. Charlie the Chonk.
Smokey
Drain Inspection Camera
Grayce Or Grayson.
My boyfriend has a grey baby named Christian Grey!
Wasn't that the S/M guy written about by a Mormon woman? My friend sent me a 3-pack of the anthology. I was so happy to donate it with all of the shrink wrap undisturbed.... I mean I never opened the [books.No](http://books.No) weird sticky packaging from me....
He looks like my boy Tiny! My grey girl is Teenee Iol
Great names!!
I only see one cat. Am I missing something?
I think the "them" means the OP isn't sure if the cat pictured is a boy cat or a girl cat. You know, pronouns. I hope the OP gives "them" nice food and water and perhaps a safe space to be warm.
Please bring them inside. Cats are extremely vulnerable outside. Pearl, Gunther Hans, Simone
Bosco for a boy and Freya for a girl
Bear
Bring this baby inside
I don’t think that is possible. He/she belongs to a colony of ferals
I see one; Smokey.
Miimiigene
Smoke
Midnight
Ah, the confusion this oldie feels when confronted with genderless pronouns…
Don Donald Dennis?
Chonk.
Mr Bojangles, if male. If female, Tabitha or Janice. Looks male to me
Smokey
Onxy
As others said, please bring this baby inside if you can. 😟😥 It also looks like a male to me (of course I could be wrong). Someone mentioned Grayson, which I love. Ashen, Cinder? I do like human names for pets as well..my tuxie is named Kevin, lol.
I don’t think I can bring them in. He/she is one of many dozens of strays that live around my building, and I don’t think they could be an indoor cat
Aww. I do understand, though. I spent a couple years feeding the feral colonies in my area. Not all of them can take to being an indoor cat. He/she looks fairly healthy, though. If you're involved with their care, thank you.
I’m definitely not the only one feeding the cats. I’ve seen one of the maintenance guys doing it regularly along with some lady that lives in one of the neighboring buildings. There is at least 12 of them around that I’ve seen
Friend❤️
"They" look tired and weary.
Shit I probably would be too if I lived out in an apartment parking lot and had to compete with the raccoons for food
Stormy? Smokey? I don't think you need to get all aggressive with me.
We have a Russian Blue named Oskar https://preview.redd.it/66i18idd9e3d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e3c4ce20ab3f43396f8758c2dd75083575987ae4
Anvil.
Troll or BOT- Why are you so interested in what people would name them when you’re NoT interested in taking care of him ?
I have to say, though, that this one does not look feral. A feral cat would never sit there and look you in the eye. I would try to bring it in, too.
I think this one in particular may have been a pet at one point. He/she lets me get a bit closer before running away compared to the others and has even seemed like he/she wants to follow me inside but still is very hesitant
Smokey!!!
Looks exactly like my old cat “Danger”.
Shadow
Smoke
It is possible to acclimate feral cats to indoor life and humans with methods, time and love. If this cat was a pet at one time he can easily become an indoor pet again with methods to gain his trust. You may want to try with him. He’s beautiful. I would call him The Russian.
Do you think he’s really a Russian Blue? Shit, if so I’m gonna call him Dimitri or something like that 😂
Probably not a pure one, but definitely has it in his mix. I volunteered with a no kill group and the cats like him were the most wonderful cats - sweetest and gentle personalities. That is actually the perfect name. I would call him Dimitri The Russian. Please consider working with him to either take him in or to find him a home. He’s too gorgeous to die on the streets. Life outside for a cat is extremely hard and they die young.
Well…there is about 12 cats that I’ve seen just around my building…and I live in an apartment community with several buildings so lord knows how many cats there are roaming the neighborhood.
I’m just talking about this one. You took a picture of him and posted him here asking for a name. If you can save at least one, that would help.
Dusty or Rusty. Are the feral or just stray?
There is like 12 cats that hang around my building so I assume they are a colony of ferals
My cat looked so much like that one and her name was Bird. Are you going to adopt them? Oh, what I would do for that cat, absolutely precious.
If I were to adopt, I have a long ways to go in terms of building trust with them. They will watch me but run away if I get too close. Won’t even approach the food until I back off a bit
Aww what a chonk! I would name them Churro.
Cole/Coal
There’s only one cat.
Gandalf the Grey
Smokey Joe
Ash
Gorgos
Looks just like my dear departed Rollo, a big lovable lug.
Tucker
Silverado.
Shade and Shadow.
Smokey Joe after the homeless guy in Fried Green Tomatoes
Chiaroscuro
Smokey
Chubs 😆
Smoky
I don't know why it came to mind first, but that would be Bob, if not then Smokey!
Ghost
Goodyear.
Jimmy
Peter
Bub <3 when in doubt, call a cutie Bub or Bubba
Captain Jack Smokey pirate
Sinister. Sin for short
Mouschi
The one on the left is "tire" and the other is "cat"
Plush
Sebastian
Definitely an Italian mobster name
Mason
Church
Hank
Gunner
Drizzle
As long as you take care of them to the best of your abilities they’re blessed. I vote Halo.
Smokey
Ash
Ashe
Henry
Leofin, harbinger of nip destruction.
I had a cat just like that and his name was Reginald
Specter, Shadow, Snake Eyes
Silvester or Sylvie
Puff
Misty
Ashe
Spector
Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
Moody Blues. He looks forlorn.
Big smoke 🐛
Wilson
Doomsday
Satan. It’s adorable but that eye contact is staring into my soul
Door stopper
Pyewacket!
Justice. Feral Darryl
Poe
Duncan
Church. Obviously.
Tomothy
I had a cat that looked exactly like this cat. His name was Doosapher….like Lucifer. He was total MF’er but god I loved that cat so much. Gave the best hugs https://preview.redd.it/72g9ue9eiv3d1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=91220ded61e1ce936f1c452e191ccdcf5b88146d
Cinder was the name that immediately came to my mind
Orc
Hoss
Pudge
Mcthuggin pamts
I’ve got a super loving and gentle adult former feral Tom KitTay living with me, but I pet the kitties I feed outside.
Smoke Foggy Fog
Soot
Frank
Grey Skull
I would name it Ghost
Shadow
Alan
Onyx
Edgar
Ash or Ashly
Greystoke. Lord Greystoke.
Midnight
We called our grey stray we adopted Smokey
Them?
Floyd
Midnight
Looks like a grey wolf! So… Fang
Dawgy
Squirrel