Feral (Wild) Cat Trap - Spay (Neuter) and Release Programs-Everything You Need to Know
Feral cat trap, spay (neuter) and release programs are extremely successful and being widely used. They help reduce the overpopulation of cats, they maintain healthy cat populations so that rodent population stays in check, and they help reduce communicable feline diseases which can easily spread to family pets.
Feral cats, also called wild cats are domestic cats that have been abandoned or born and raised without human contact. They can be found in the country, on the farm and in urban settings. In layman’s terms, a feral cat is a stray cat that will not let you touch or pet it. Sometimes feral cats make good domestic pets, but often, they live out their lives without much human interaction. Many people can not or do not want to bring an animal to a shelter due to the likelihood the animal will be put to sleep. Trap, spay (neuter), and release programs work well in reducing stray cat populations, without taking the life of existing animals.
If you have a feral or stray cat in your area, it’s important to spay, or neuter as quickly as possible. When it comes to breeding, cats are incredibly prolific. A single female cat and her first year offspring can produce up to....
For more information please visit the Humane Society's Website or search on-line for a feral cat rescue groups in your area. Also, local pet stores and concerned corporations may be able to provide contact information for a local feral cat trap, spay (neuter) and release program in your area.
Kate Garvey is founder and director of the Pet Care Resource Center of America. She is also a freelance writer and provides professional writing services for individuals and business owners. Kate is the author of 3 non-fiction books and more than 40 non-fiction articles.
