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How to Care For Feral Cats
Trapping outdoor cats in order to spay/neuter them is easier than most people realize. This page provides a basic overview, you can also visit our page that has detailed instructions for trap-neuter-return (TNR), including videos. We also have information on low-cost spay/neuter resources.
Additionally, Furrever Friends can offer advice on how to trap cats.
Many communities support the practice of TNR to manage colonies of feral cats. In TNR, cats from a feral colony are trapped, taken to a vet for spay/neutering, vaccination and other vet care, and returned to the colony.
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DISCLAIMER: Medical information provided on this site is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified veterinarian or physician. Also, mentions of product or services do not necessarily imply endorsement by Furrever Friends Rescue & Volunteers.
About Feral Cats and TNR
The following video from Alley Cat Allies explains what a feral cat is:
Also from Alley Cat Allies, a video that explains the basics of TNR:
For More Information
For more information about feral cats and TNR, visit the Alley Cat Allies website or the Animal Protection League of New Jersey's Project TNR, or see our instructions for trap-neuter-return.
Other feral care resources...
- How to Manage a Feral Cat Colony
- How to Set Up Feeding Stations
- How to Care for Ferals During the Winter and Summer
- How to Keep Drinking Water from Freezing in Cold Weather
- How to Release Skunks and Other Wild Animals from an Animal Trap
- How to Care for Cats Held in Traps
- How to Create All-Weather Feral Cat Shelters / Feral Cat Shelter Designs, from Simple to Complex
- How to Identify and Treat Exposure to Poison Ivy, Poison Sumac, and Other Toxic Plants You May Encounter While Trapping
- First Aid for Animal Bites and Scratches