Feral Cats 101
Feral cats are defined as cats being
born and raised in the wild. Feral cats can also be recognized as
cats that were abandoned and turned to wild ways for survival. Feral
cats endure weather extremes (heat, cold, snow, and
rain), starvation, infection, and attacks by other
animals.
Feral cats typically live in groups known
as colonies. Some feral cats live in managed colonies with a
caretaker who provides spay/neuter services, feeding, and proper
shelter.
Stray vs. Feral
Feral cats are raised in the wild or
become adaptive to feral life. Stray cats are defined as someone’s
pet that has become lost or abandoned. Stray cats are tame and
comfortable with people versus feral cats who are distant and quiet.
Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR)
Trap- neuter- release (TNR) is the
method of humanely trapping, spay/neutering, vaccinating, and
returning feral cats to their colony. TNR involves a caretaker to monitor health
and provide food and shelter. TNR is the least costly and most
efficient way of stabilizing feral cat populations. By stabilizing
populations TNR also lowers the risk of disease for feral cats.
Celebrate National Feral Cat Day
with Paws & Prayers
Celebrate National Feral Cat Day 2012 with Paws & Prayers by participating in our chip-in campaign to help care for the
feral cats in our community. Please ChipIn below!
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