Depending on the size of the colony, trapping all the cats may take two or three days. A space is needed to hold the cats as the colony is being trapped, and for …

In tackling your feral cat colony it is of paramount importance that you build good community relations. Unless the cats live in some remote setting, you must take their human neighbors into account …

There are many benefits to beginning to manage the colony as soon as possible. Start by setting up a feeding station. By arranging a regular feeding schedule, you will train the cats to …

Today is the official day for those of us who love these purring, cuddling creatures. They curl up next to you on the couch after you’ve had a long day at work and keep you …

At Animal Outreach of Shelby County we do not have a shelter. All of our homeless cats and kittens are housed in volunteer foster homes while waiting adoption. Due to the limited number of foster …

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 …

Thank you to everyone who made the Kitten Shower a success!
We raised $110+ (thank you Ann C., and various anonymous folks), 4 brand new cat beds, 2 big canisters of kitten milk replacement (thank you …

On the surface, limiting the number of animals that any one household may keep seems like an easy way to minimize the threat of animal nuisance behaviors, and to prevent …

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 …