Animal Outreach of Shelby County prefers to hold a feral cat safely before and after surgery by means of the Feral Cat Setup.  The Setup allows us to hold the cat for up to 1 …

It is important to decide what to do with kittens and friendly adults before you start trapping when you still have time to prepare. Ideally, adoptable cats and kittens will be removed from …

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 …

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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 …