Posted by Danny MacDonald on 2023 Mar 15th
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 for survival, mainly food, and shelter—and you can help!
This blog post looks into tips for feeding, sheltering, and taking care of the health of outdoor or community cats.
1) Feeding Feral Cats
One way to help outdoor cats in your community is to feed them. Since they depend on people, feeding feral cats is an excellent way to keep them healthy for survival.
However, it’s critical to feed them in a way that’s safe for them and for people in your neighborhood.
Here are some helpful tips for feeding feral cats:
2) Sheltering Feral Cats
Another way to help feral cats is by providing shelter that keeps them safe from predators and other harmful elements. Some helpful tips for providing shelter and protection for feral cats include the following:
3) Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
TNR is a practical approach to managing feral cat populations. Like its name, it involves trapping the cats, spaying or neutering them, and returning them to their outdoor shelters.
TNR is beneficial as it improves the lives of feral cats, stops the breeding cycle, and reduces community complaints about them which is why so many cities are adopting it
Here are some helpful tips for implementing TNR:
Bottom Line
By implementing the tips above, you can join the movement to help feral cats in your neighborhood stay healthy and safe.
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