What to do with feral cats and also kittens when trapped?

Diann branton | Aug 21, 2018 | Category: Animal shelter

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Crystal Brooks | Aug 21, 2018

Yes. Take them to the shelter if you can.

B Hudson | Aug 21, 2018

Bring them to the shelter

Friends of Upland Animal Shelter | Aug 21, 2018

Ideally, we would recommend getting them spayed or neutered, getting them vaccinated, and ear-cropped (which helps others know they have been spayed or neutered and received at least a minimal vaccination), then returning them to where they were trapped. This is known as TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return). Feral and free-roaming cats are generally considered a positive in their environment for a few reasons. 1) they are territorial and will deter other cats from coming into the neighborhood. 2) they are predators that often have a positive impact in reducing unwanted rodent populations. Generally, it's a good idea to get them fixed by 5 months (or earlier) so that the do not start breeding. Kittens can typically be fixed by the time they are 2 lbs in weight which is usually around 8-10 weeks old. You can call the Shelter to see if there is current funding to assist with TNR. I believe we recently launched a TNR program to help with some of the costs of TNR.

vicki smith | Aug 21, 2018

There is also a service for placing them as barn cats, ad is in Horsetrader mag.

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