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Blog - FERAL CATS
Understanding TNR: The Lifeline for Feral Cats
Let’s start by answering—what exactly is TNR? TNR in full stands for (Trap-Neuter-Return) It’s an approach by animal rescue organizations and volunteers across the globe to manage feral cat populations. The procedure involves three main steps: 1.Trapping the feral cats in a safe manner. 2.Neutering or spaying them to prevent future litter. 3.Returning the cats to their original [...]
The Challenges and Rewards of Taming a Feral Cat: A Step-by-step Guide
Feral cats have an inherent wild nature and lack early socialization. This can make them unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Yet, taming a feral cat can yield heartwarming rewards that require patience and compassion. Here's a step-by-step guide to facilitate a feral cat's transition from life in the wild to a domesticated pet1. Observation and ApproachThe [...]
Outdoor Cats: Understanding the Life, Behavior and Needs of Feral Cats
Outdoor cats or feral cats are domestic cats who live outdoors. Because of living outdoors, feral cats have a set of behaviors and needs that are different from indoors cats.For these felines, the outdoors helps them explore their natural environment, exercise, and connect with other cats in their natural instincts.In this blog post, we provide [...]
The Benefits of Providing Outdoor Cats with Shelter, Food Stations, and Fresh Water
Cats love the outdoors.As such, many cat owners allow their furry friends to roam outside. Also, some outdoor cats may not have owners, and it’s common to sight them in the neighborhood. Whether they have an owner or not, these felines are independent creatures that benefit a lot from the care and attention of their [...]
Helping Feral Cats in Your Neighborhood: Tips for Feeding, Sheltering, and TNR
Feral cats live outdoors with little or no contact with human beings. As such, they’re not socialized and are often wary of people. However, they’re part of our communities and play a critical role in controlling rodent populations. Also, feral cats face many challenges, including finding food, shelter, and healthcare. They depend on community members [...]
13 Tips for Enhancing Your Cats' Mental and Physical Well-Being ( Part 2)
Welcome to part 2 of tips for enhancing your cat's well-being. (If you’re yet to read part 1, you can find it here).In this blog post, we look at the remaining 7 tips and tricks that help you enhance your cat’s overall health. Let’s jump in. # 7) Introduce new things graduallyCats are sensitive to change, so it's best to ease [...]
13 of The Biggest Cat Myths Debunked - Part 2
In the previous article, we dispelled six common misconceptions about cats. In this post we’ll explore more fascinating cat myths.Without further ado, let’s get started.#7 Black cats are bad luckAncient belief has linked black cats with ill fortune. However, Black cats aren't unlucky at all, and in fact are regarded as lucky in many cultures.Black [...]
13 of The Biggest Cat Myths Debunked - Part 1
It's no secret that cats have long been the subject of folklore and myth. Whether it's the belief that black cats bring bad luck or that cats always land on their feet, there are countless misconceptions out there about our feline friends.In this post, we're debunking twelve of the most common cat myths to help [...]
Petscaping: Top Tips for a Cat-Friendly Yard
A lovely outdoor area or a sizable backyard is essential for many people looking for a home. Such an area is intended for entertaining guests and providing you with beautiful outdoor family space. But did you know you could develop a fun and safe space where your cat could enjoy your backyard?Cat owners have been redesigning their outdoor spaces [...]
Cat Ticks 101: Causes, Signs, and Treatment
All cat parents understand the importance of keeping their feline friends safe and sound. One of the most critical aspects of doing so is ensuring that they stay free from parasites such as ticks, especially if they regularly spend time outside the house.Cat tick infestation can cause some severe illness and discomfort and even lead to death if left [...]