How to Gain a Cat's Trust

1. Feed your cat regularly so that he knows that you're the one who gives it food and shelter.
2. Pet him in order to get closer to him or her, but this will only work if you can touch him because some cats don't like it.
3. Try not to startle your cat. If you sneak up on them, they might see it as a threat. Walking straight up to your cat is a threat, so try to walk up to your kitty at its side.
4. Give your cat some treats when he or she is nice to you and he will do it a lot more as he knows that he will get a prize.
5. Allow your cat to have a "safety zone" in the home. It should be someplace he or she can go when scared or anxious. A cat will often choose a closet or a spot under a bed or other furniture as a hiding place. It's okay if you know where the hiding place is, but don't force him out of it unless it's really necessary.
6. If it's an outside cat, and there is a storm, or it's snowing, take it in and stroke it, the cat will see that you are protecting it.
7. Try to get on the same level as your cat. It will see that you're not a threat to it. The cat will become more calm around you.