Is a Los Gatos cat's lack of purring a sign of its upbringing or something else?

A feral cat lacks previous meaningful human interactions, while a stray cat may have had a home. Your cat appears more like a stray.

A true feral cat is unlikely to accept human companionship, as they were not socialized at an early age, making it hard to live indoors.

Not all cats purr; some may be physically incapable, and others might have never learned due to their early experiences, including potential predator avoidance.

As your young cat becomes comfortable in his environment, there’s a possibility he may discover and develop his ability to purr.

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