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Feral Cats in American Cities

10,000 Birds

And she has a North American bird book that has so far taught her how to recognize a sparrow. … someone who is feeding feral cats would trap them, get them neutered or spayed, and possibly vaccinated against rabies and other diseases, and return them to the outdoors. She said she has a cat that stays indoors — unwillingly.

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That Awkward Moment With Feral Cats and Family

10,000 Birds

It started with donation requests for spay and neutering cats but then quickly transferred to a trap, neuter and release organization. I have mixed feelings about TNR. Case in point: some of my family members have become active with feral cat colony organizations. If one bird is gone, there’s always another.