Taming a Cat

One of my cats had kittens several months ago and kept them from us. By the time they started coming around, they were completely wild having never been around people.

How can I possibly get them tame? They run every time they see me, although they will come close when I'm putting food out, but even when they are eating, they won't let me touch them.

Any tips? Is there anything I can do now, or is it just going to take some time? I sort of get the feeling that the cats will decide when they're OK with me petting them (if they ever do) and that I can't speed up the taming process.

 

Well, I have been working with some kittens outside our home as well. Here is some of the advice I got in my thread that could be useful for you: http://www.cathow.com/threads/abandoned-kittens-training-to-be-adopted.1260/#post-5524

Additionally, I would say you're right a lot of it is that it will take time. But no worries! It will be so rewarding when they finally come around. I know that with the kittens I have here we try to take the time to play with them a lot. After we have played with them and developed a bit of a bond we give them a treat too. They are adorable, the female one is progressing quite well and will come close enough I can pet her with a couple of fingers when she eats. I'm excited for when they are ready to be very friendly and cuddle to show thanks and appreciation.

 

When I took Mitra she was very wild, although she was touched sometimes by people.
She just needed time. Food, playing, like QuatreHiead wrote. You just have to be a part of their live, you wouldn't be scary anymore.

But it's weird they are afraid of you it they are a kids of your cat. They supposed to learn it from their mother. But I'm not a specialist, so I may be wrong at this point.

 

The only thing I can think of is to keep feeding them regularly and don't make any threatening moves or sounds. Even really wild animals can be tamed this way so I don't see why cats cannot be tamed this way.