Blaq Qat!

I'm making good progress with the black cat. Last night, the raccoons (I think) ate all of her food and carried away the bowl, so she was waiting this morning when I went to feed her. I meowed at her several times, and she answered each time. We also did the slow blink "I like you/I trust you" thing. Then, when I set out her food, she let me pet her! She held her tail in the air as well while I petted her, so I may be wrong about her having never had a home. At the very least, her mother had to have taught her that (it's a learned behaviour), so she's not entirely wild. Alexandra seemed interested and friendly. Black cat was a bit afraid of her (Alexandra is much larger), and gave a warning growl when she got too close, but didn't seem overtly hostile. Things seem to be going quite well.