Can I keep a friendly stray cat?
Stray cats can readjust to living with people and can be adopted as companions. Adult feral cats are not socialized to people, which means they cannot be adopted. As a result, they are likely to be killed if picked up by animal control or brought to shelters, so it is in their best interest to continue living outdoors.
Is it okay to feed a stray cat?
You may get to befriend a stray cat after a few encounters and she starts to rub against your legs. Feeding stray cats is a humane gesture but it is not encouraged especially because it may lead to overpopulation, the cats may carry diseases and they may get aggressive.
Do you think it’s fun to feed cats?
Yes, it’s fun to do! Many people feel good doing it. They think they’re helping the cats. They get a warm fuzzy feeling inside. BUT FEEDING STRAY CATS HURTS THEM. Absolutely. I’ve seen dozens of horrific cases of diseased and malnourished packs of stray cats as a result of people leaving out food for them.
How long does it take for a stray cat to get to you?
We didn’t notice at the time that the distance had halved, that the cat was gradually drawing us in. Over the following four weeks, the process continued, until we were permitted to approach as close as two metres. At this distance, and after scores more bowls of cat food and leftovers, we started to feel a little proprietorial.
Are there stray cats that will let me pet them?
I only take the cats that will let me pet them now, but in the past I trapped a cat that was living under my mom’s house and totally feral, and he became one of the best cats I’ve ever owned. Sadly, I had to have him euthanized after he developed a horrible stomach tumor that couldn’t be operated on.
Is it OK to feed a stray cat?
You should consider the impact that feeding a stray will have on your own cat’s happiness before deciding to feed it. If your cat seems not to be bothered by the stray cat, it may not pose such a problem. To learn more about stray cats, read the article Surprise Visitors: What to Do With a Stray Cat.
Is it possible for a stray cat to starve?
It’s very unlikely they will starve. It doesn’t end there though, as a responsible member of your community there are some things you can do to help stray cats outside of feeding them. Here’s everything you need to know about stray cats, feral cats, and what you can do to help them. What Makes a Cat “Stray”?
Yes, it’s fun to do! Many people feel good doing it. They think they’re helping the cats. They get a warm fuzzy feeling inside. BUT FEEDING STRAY CATS HURTS THEM. Absolutely. I’ve seen dozens of horrific cases of diseased and malnourished packs of stray cats as a result of people leaving out food for them.
Why are stray cats so malnourished and hungry?
Remember, strays are former house cats that have either been abandoned or lost. They are so used to human contact and provision that they simply don’t know how to hunt properly. For this reason, a lot of stray cats are terribly malnourished. But remember an animal’s top two priorities: survival and procreation.
