How do I attract a stray cat to my house?

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At my house, I have alot of stray cats. I do try putting food outside, but I don’t know if the rats ate it or some dog(I want the cat to eat it.) . I want the cats to come to my house but they are always shy or scared. What should I do? I want a cat, but it is very shy and scared of me.Please help me!(Someone is also taking care of the cats too) Do I aslso need to ask them?

Answers and Views:

Answer by msrenaslovinghands
Try putting out fresh milk

Answer by k9lover876
my neighbor does that with her stray cats. she sets out no harm trap with a can of food inside. if you are thinking about keeping them take them to the vet. you can even ask a vet what is a good way

Answer by Jessica
Just keep putting out food. You can not help it if other animals eat it. Unless the stray cat can be less afraid to come to you etc.

Keep food out during the day and not the night…night time is when all kinds critters come out to eat your cat food.

If you have a feeding schedule- the stray will get the idea but don’t worry cats tend to go back to the same house when they know they will get fed.

If you really want a cat, go to the shelter and get one. If you want an outside cat, just pretend the stray is yours.

Answer by Meganyeahthecook
One cat will turn into seven. Believe me, i put food out to feed this cat that looks like Uncle Fester (I felt sorry because he’s ugly) and now everyday there is a group of cats at my front door whenever I open it and they MEOWWWW.
My advice, don’t feed strays. (I’m trying to be nice and not mean so you know) 🙂

Answer by kc
Have you considered going to your local animal shelter to get a cat? I’m sure you could find a nice cat there who is friendly and has already been medically checked out, vaccinated, spayed, etc. I think you would find that to be a better route than trying to tame a feral stray.