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When gaining a stray cat’s trust and affection, it is sometimes two steps forward, two steps back. Please bring the sick or injured animal, during regular business hours, to the appropriate shelter. Please note that these agencies are currently only accepting sick or injured cats. Feral cats are born in the wild, and thus, have had very little contact with humans.

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Cats that live in feral cat colonies often have an ear that is notched or cut by a vet. This lets caretakers know that the cat has been vaccinated and spayed or neutered. It has also been shown that removing feral cats from an area doesn’t actually fix the problem, as new strays and feral cats will just move in.

Cat Care

You should also never approach a cat that seems sick, even though you likely want to do everything in your power to help the poor kitty. How you trap a sick or injured cat is highly dependent on the state the cat is in. For example, this is one of the only times where you may consider using a net. If you do not already have a trusted community cat-friendly veterinarian or clinic, we have some advice on finding the right veterinary professional for your needs. Your partner veterinarian should be able to aid you not only in treating sick or injured community cats, but also in every aspect of your TNR work. As a community cat advocate, it’s always wise to plan ahead for how you’ll pay for veterinary bills, including any beyond the usual spay and neuter, vaccination, and eartip.

The cost of a trip to the veterinarian with a stray cat can be extensive if the kitty has multiple problems to address. At the very least, a check-up will give you a clear idea of what kinds of treatments the cat will need so you can determine whether you can handle the financial responsibility of making the cat healthy again. Some stray cats have already lived with humans, so they’re already well socialized and ready to be in a loving home. If the stray hasn’t lived with humans before but is still a kitten or a very young adult, it may not take long for the cat to become friendly and tame.

Check the laws

Never give a kitten cow’s milk, they should only be given Kitten Milk Replacer . To find out more about how to care for kittens please visit the National Kitten Coalition (kittencoalition.org/) and The Kitten Lady (kittenlady.org/). When you are feeding the cat for the first time, don’t try to move in closer. Letting the cat know that it has access to food or water without threat is the first step to having it trust you. If left on their own, they will likely succumb to an early death from disease, starvation, or injury.