Thanks for your reply.
I tried the food inside the door trick...once she figured out the door was closed and she couldn’t get back outside all he!! would break loose.
I trapped her when she and her babies showed up about 5 years ago and had her (and them) fixed. And I keep her as comfortable as possible with a heated bed during cold weather. She will at least let me pet her now...if there is food or treats involved, lol. She stays real close to the house.
Sounds like it was your kitty’s decision to come inside. Maybe mine will make that decision as well some day...as long as it is her idea.
[I tried the food inside the door trick.]
I should have told you never close the door and back away with no sudden movement.
It definitely got to their idea to come inside, you could try it again with food that a cat can’t resist but keep putting it a little further inside every time.
But you said the cat allows you to pet her now and if you were able to get her to vet without scaring her, sounds to me she trusts you now.
I have found, at least with Patches, you can tell by their eyes, they will show trust.