Understanding Feral Cats

Summary: Feral cats are wild, undomesticated cats that are the decedents of domestic cats that have either been abandoned or have strayed from their homes into the wild. Without any contact or handling from humans, cats become poorly socialized and revert back to a wild state. Feral cats typically live in groups called feral cat colonies, which can be found in many parts of the world. These colonies are actually frequently credited with keeping the rodent and vermin population in check for many larger cities. There is much debate about what, if anything, should be done about feral cat colonies, though it is generally agreed that the trap-neuter/spay-and-return program is the most humane way to keep the feral cat population in check.

If you are interested in learning more about feral cat colonies and what you can do to help, let our expert explain how you should react and interact to these wild cats. In this free video series you will learn how to bait and trap feral cats for spaying and neutering, how to handle feral kittens and even how to protect your car from feral cat urine. If you've ever wanted to help those stray but wild cats you see on the street, this video is an excellent resource for people interested in becoming volunteers.