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Feral Cat Facts

Feral Cat Facts Feral cats are stray cats who were never socialized to humans. Populations can quickly get out of hand because a single female cat can birth about 24 kittens each year—and those kittens will go on to have kittens of their own. TNR (or trap, neuter, return) is the best way to help

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Is TNR Ethical

Is TNR Ethical? Cats have multiple kittens in one litter and can get pregnant up to three times per year, which means stray cats can overpopulate quickly and significantly impact themselves and their surroundings. Many shelters are at capacity and unable to effectively intake stray or feral cats, which puts them at high risk of

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Cat Colonies

Cat colonies and community cats Outdoor cat colonies can contain anywhere from two stray cats to over thirty. Stray cats depend on humans for survival and often hover close to human populations, even when they’re feral. The best ways to help outdoor cat colonies are to donate either time or money to local organizations, participate

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Outdoor Cat Terms and Definitions

Outdoor Cat Terms and Definitions If you’re new to cat rescue or advocacy, you might see many terms thrown around that you don’t understand! What is TNR, and how can you tell the difference between a stray and a feral cat? Stray cats are cats without owners, while feral cats are strays that aren’t human-friendly.

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Declawing Cats

The Truth About Declawing Cats One of the most frequent complaints from cat owners about their indoor cats is them using the furniture as a scratching post. Unfortunately, some pet owners turn towards declawing as the solution to this problem. Cat declawing is a procedure that should only be performed under rare conditions to improve

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What Are Bonded Cats?

What Are Bonded Cats? Bonded cats or a “bonded pair” are cats that have a deep emotional attachment to each other. Litter mates, related cats, or cats who become very close may be bonded cats. If you are adopting a cat who is bonded, you should definitely adopt both cats. Separating bonded cats can be

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How To Foster a Cat

How To Foster A Cat Welcoming a foster cat into your home is a heartwarming and fulfilling experience that provides much-needed love and care to a cat in need. Fostering a cat requires patience, compassion, and dedication, but the rewards are immeasurable. This guide will walk you through the entire process of how to foster

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