BE A HERO FOR THEM

  One female cat can, in five years, be responsible for 20,000 descendants and many of these must inevitably become homeless, with a life that offers only misery, hunger and disease.

   

WHAT IS A FERAL CAT?
Simply put, they are the wild offspring of unsterilized, lost or abandoned companion animals. They tend to form social groups called colonies, and spend their lives struggling against hunger, harsh weather, and often, human cruelty. Biologically driven to breed, females can have two to three litters of kittens per year, while the males become caught in a cycle of roaming and fighting, often leading to fatal injuries and the spread of feline disease. It is anyone’s guess how many of these unfortunate animals are out there, but we do know their numbers, and their suffering, are increasing.

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These cats have all received medical care and have been neutered.  They are cared for and fed daily and are happy and  safe.  They no longer patrol the neighborhood looking for food in the trash.  They are nice animals and provide entertainment for animal lovers.

How Does Trap Neuter and Release Work
  Each feral colony member is trapped, taken to a veterinary clinic, and given a health evaluation. The very ill are humanely euthanized. The adoptable cats (strays) and kittens are placed for adoption. The remaining healthy members are spayed or neutered, given shots (including the rabies vaccine), treated for parasites, ear-tipped for identification, and then returned to the colony. A care-taker (probably the person who was already feeding the cats) makes sure that there is clean water, food and waterproof shelter for the cats. The caretaker also monitors the colony for health problems, and keeps an eye out for the occasional new member, making sure it is spayed or neutered. The neighborhood has an effective, non-toxic rodent control system in place.
 

 

Myth: Stray animals do not make good pets.


There is a difference between stray animals and "feral" animals. Most strays became separated from their families by accident or abandonment, evidenced by the number of strays that are spayed and neutered. Early experience in a family, introduces animals to humans as part of the social group. These animals continue to look for human caretakers throughout their lives. Strays that survive long enough to be rescued are intelligent, too. Most are grateful for food and shelter and happy to comply with house rules in exchange.