Friday, October 16th is National Feral Cat Day - a day to think about outdoor cats in your neighborhood. We have a number of feral cats where we live, and you probably have a few near you, too.
Feral cats exist in every community. A feral cat is really no different than a domestic cat, with one very big exception: they're not socialized to humans and can’t be adopted into homes. Instead, feral cats want to live outdoors, in a family group (colony), where they can live healthy, content lives.
Here's something else to keep in mind: bringing a feral cat to your local animal shelter is practically a guaranteed death sentence. Over 70% of cats who enter shelters are euthanized, and nearly all feral cats are killed right away. The best - and most humane - way to help a feral cat is through a program called "Trap-Neuter-Return", which ends the breeding cycle and helps cats and people coexist peacefully.
If you'd like to learn more about feral cats. and what you can do to help in your community, visit Alley Cat Allies website.
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