Dry food is recommended for colony feeding because it can remain out all day and not spoil. A rough rule of thumb is 1 to 1-1/2 pounds of dry food per week for an …

by Dona Cosgrove Baker, President and Founder, Feral Cat Caretakers’ Coalition
1st PRIORITY – FEEDING STATIONS MUST BE KEPT OUT OF SIGHT with only those feeding knowing the exact location. This is to protect the …

Attention residents of Shelby County: If you have not yet registered your feral cats with Animal Outreach, please complete the form below or call our hotline at 317-364-4227 to register the cats as soon as …

1. Feeding stations are best kept out of sight. This is to protect the food from being contaminated or destroyed. Fresh water should be available and kept clean.
2. It is important to have dry food …

First and foremost, high temperatures mean extra-vigilance is required to make sure the cats have an adequate supply of water. It’s vital to prevent dehydration, which can lead to loss of appetite and weight and …

Slugs and ants are the two most prominent insects making their most noticeable appearances after the cold of winter has faded away. Ants are easy to keep out of food — simply build a little …

The most important basic need a stray or feral cats needs in the winter is a warm, dry shelter. A stray or feral cat can survice several days without food if need be, but …

Some cats don’t seem to want to go into the trap, no matter how hard you try Here are a few tips and tricks we’ve collected over the years that may help you nab your …

Animal Outreach has 15 humane traps in our trap bank. They are available to registered colony caretakers free of charge and without a deposit.
If you live outside of our service area or wish to take …

Feeding Stations
How and where you feed a colony of feral cats can depend on circumstances beyond your control. If they live behind a fence which you can’t get behind, then you’re clearly limited …