WHAT ARE FEREL CATS?

What is a feral cat? Would you believe a feral cat was once a domesticated cat. There are many uncaring owners who abandon their cats and they stray.

Can a feral cat be taken into a home as a pet? There is a better chance with the feral kitten. There is less of a chance in trying to socialize an adult feral cat since they have not had contact with humans. If a feral kitten can be captured between six and eight weeks old, there is a good chance it can be socialized.

Feral cats often live in groups called ferel colonies. A feral cat normally does not live very long – approximately two years. There have been reported cases of some feral cats living 19 years if they have food and shelter.
Many animal shelters have programs to capture and sterilize feral cats and then return them to their colony. They also try to remove any ill or injured cats from the colony.

Feral cats are found in many countries including the United States, Canada, Australia and Italy.

If you would like to read books about cats in general, here is a link for you: Books on Cats

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