There is a lot of debate over this one question: what do cats hunt for in the wild? Make no mistake, outdoor cats who hunt definitely have some impact as they are invasive to many areas. It is always best to keep your pet cats indoors with only supervised visits outside. Not only does hunting carry parasite risks, but it …
Cat caretakers are always trying to figure out how to keep outdoor cats safe. Because let’s face it. Cats who live or go outside are never 100% safe. Never. Whether you live in town or on a farm, cats with outside access have a lower average lifespan than indoor-only cats do. But some cats can’t or won’t live indoors with …
Hey, cat lovers! Ready to meet Tweety, another one of my kitties? Tweety’s story is a little bittersweet, unfortunately. I love this boy, though. Hopefully, you will too! The Beginning Tweety and four other teenage kittens were found in an abandoned colony of cats a few towns over. Not a lot is known about the situation, but I’ll list the …
One of the most common questions that I am asked is whether or not you can tame a feral cat. So can you tame a feral cat? Why don’t rescues and shelters tame feral cats to get them off the streets? Can you adopt a feral cat? Why? Why not? The short answer to this question is not the full …
Here’s Buddy! Buddy is my boy. He’s a chill dude. He’s beloved by cats wherever he goes. Buddy is an orange tabby and everyone loves orange tabbies! I told you the story of Daisy in a previous post. This is her littermate and brother, Buddy. How It Began Initially, I had decided to adopt one of the six teenage kittens …
Community cats are our responsibility. They are a part of our ecosystem and have been around us for more than 10000 years now. This beautiful, mutually beneficial companionship needs your help. When you see a community cat, all you might think is to give them food and maybe keep them as pets. Well, that’s not enough and you can’t always …
Did you find a lost cat outside? Perhaps a new addition to your established community cat colony showed up recently. Have you found a hungry cat in your garage or under your shed? I implore anyone that has a cat show up on their doorstep or their established colony to not assume she’s simply another community cat who lives outside. …
The heat of summer is almost over and it’s starting to cool down now. It’s time to start thinking about how to keep outdoor cats warm in winter. Whether it’s barn cats, a feral cat colony, neighborhood community cats, or the stray cat you’ve found, you may want to consider helping our outdoor felines stay warm in winter. Depending upon …
If you’ve been caring for cat colonies, barn cats, or fostering kittens, you’ve probably gotten some experience with ringworm by now. Ringworm and cats are often linked together in very negative ways. There are many causes of ringworm and cats are only one of them. Cats are often blamed for it in people, horses, and other pets. Ringworm sounds super …
What’s a feral cat? Is it an outdoor cat? What does feral mean? What exactly IS a feral cat? Let’s get basic with feral cat facts and misconceptions. PS: If you don’t want to read the whole article and just want quick answers, skip to the bottom of the page for a quick summary list and FAQ section! The Definition …
