How do I keep stray cats away from my cats food?
Make sure there is no food or shelter in the yard, which might entice the stray in. Then use deterrents such as a water sprinkler, lion poop, or a dog to keep the cats away.
Is it possible to adopt an older cat?
Several years ago I adopted Prince Albert, an older cat, and I am very thankful that I was able to give him a loving home. My adopted Prince Albert—why do you stick out your tongue, my sweet prince? While the majority of people wanting to adopt a cat will choose a kitten, there are unexpected joys to adopting an older—or even elderly—cat.
Why are there so many outdoor cats in the US?
Some are pets whose owners let (or put) them outside, but many are community cats, who may be feral or one-time pets who are now stray, lost or abandoned. The more we understand outdoor cats and the complicated issues related to them, the more effectively we can help them, reduce cat overpopulation and protect wildlife.
Are there Stray Cats in the United States?
According to the ASPCA, there are tens of millions of feral and stray cats in the United States. Many of these cats avoid people; however, stray cats will sometimes yearn for human interaction (or the full bellies that these interactions tend to guarantee).
Can a half blind cat be adopted as an adult?
A couple of years ago, though, I was put in the position to take in an old cat: a skinny, gray, half-blind, outdoor cat whose owner had died. Having fed Prince Albert for several months next door while his human mama was ill in the hospital, I had developed a bond with him.
How many cats live outside in the United States?
Population estimates vary widely, but outdoor cats are found in almost every neighborhood across the U.S. These cats include community cats—friendly stray or abandoned cats as well as feral (unsocialized) cats—and owned cats let outside to roam and reproduce. Tens of millions of unowned cats live outdoors and usually rely on people…
How can the Humane Society help outdoor cats?
Outdoor cats need your help. You can help improve the quality of life of some of the millions of community (feral and stray) cats in the U.S. by supporting Trap-Neuter-Return, an effective and humane strategy for reducing cat populations.
Can you adopt a cat from a shelter?
Being in a shelter can be a stressful place, particularly for these cats. Finding appropriate homes for them is a high priority in order to prevent undue stress and disease. You can adopt one or more of these cats if you have a suitable place for them. All of our cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped!
According to the ASPCA, there are tens of millions of feral and stray cats in the United States. Many of these cats avoid people; however, stray cats will sometimes yearn for human interaction (or the full bellies that these interactions tend to guarantee).