In recent years there has been a rise in the stray cat population.  Many of these were born in the street.  Street colonies can be the hidden element of cities, finding shelter and food in areas of human habitation, often near food outlets, sleeping in drains during the day and coming out at night for food and breeding.  Often these cats have missed the 'window of opportunity'  of a positive interaction with humans.  Can they still be domesticated? In most cases yes.