Winter is harsh for everyone, but even more so for stray and feral cats that are not lucky enough to be able to find refuge in loving homes. As the temperature drops, these animals face increased risks of hunger, disease, and even death. Fortunately, there are steps that we can take to...
The ASPCA advocates adopting the many available domestic cats and kittens rather than trying to tame feral cats. However, feral kittens -- especially those less than 8 weeks old -- often can be socialized. Abandoned and lost cats can also be reintroduced to domestic living. How can you tell...
Look around town for any posters or fliers that might have been put up for this lost cat. Talk with your local human society and veterinarians to ask if anyone is looking for the cat you have found.[1] It’s much easier to tame feral kittens than feral adult cats. Kittens have yet...
One of the best ways you can help is to have the cat spayed (female) or neutered (male) to prevent the birth of feral kittens. The vet will tip its ear, which is a painless procedure that is administered when the cat is under anesthesia. The very tip of the ear will be trimmed of...
are unsocialized outdoor cats that have not had previous contact with people and so are generally fearful of humans and therefore unlikely to enjoy living indoors. Healthy feral cats in general are content living outside, butkittens born to feral catscan be socialized at a young age and foster...