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National Feral Cat Day

Written by Anne


Why is this a national day and not international, I have no idea. I think international would be better, since feral cats are a fact of life in countries across the globe.
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Wherever you live, the 16th of October, and actually any other day of the year, is a good time to think about the plight of those often misunderstood felines. At TheCatSite.com, we are committed to spreading the word about feral cats and how to take care of them. These are not wild animals - they are domesitcated cats that went feral, and they need our help.

To learn more about feral cats and about what you can do to help, check out these resources on our website:

Feral Cats - The Invisible Felines


TNR and The Law: What Feral Caretakers Need to Know


October 16 – National Feral Cat Day


Feral Cats Deserve a Chance, Too - The Critters In The Crawl

A Feral Cat Tale - Bailey's Story

Comments (5)

GhostUser 10/19/08 at 7:53am
Why is this a national day and not international, I have no idea. I think international would be better, since feral cats are a fact of life in countries across the globe. yes on the island of Saipan is swarming with hundreds of,thin,wild cats. A ferral cat has a litter of kittens living in the Hurrican debris next to the curb. I am afraid that the kittens will be taken away with the debris rubble and will die. Who removes the Houston midtown debris? Is it FEMA? What is a humane trap?
betatester 10/21/08 at 11:04pm
Thank you for your comment, Jen. I am not sure about the arrangements around Houston, but I really think you should contact a local animal shelter and report the issue. Ask them who can help remove the cat and kitten. A humane trap is a cat trap that doesn't hurt or startle the cat. Local shelters and rescue organization may be able to loan you a trap, or they can send in one of their own people to trap the cats.
GhostUser 11/12/08 at 3:19pm
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GhostUser 11/17/08 at 9:03pm
Bless you for caring about our furry little friends. I would also say contact a rescue organization.
GhostUser 2/23/09 at 3:23am
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