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There is a stray cat outdoors that has been living in our backyard for a long time. What should I do
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First, thank you for taking care of this cat; that is so good and kind of you.
It is normally not recommended removing a cat from a feeding area; he'll try to return to that feeding area.
But in this circumstance, I think it is okay because you will be moving and he can go to an established colony.
Some cautions: make sure the lady is in a position to keep the cat confined for three to four weeks, in other words, kept in the barn. Otherwise, he may try to return to your backyard. Try to find out if the cats in the colony have all been spayed/neutered and/or if there is an active attempt to do so. There is always the possibility that the other cats won't accept the new cat on the block; however, if there is sufficient food and if the cats have been s/n, then the new cat should be tolerated at the least.
It is normally not recommended removing a cat from a feeding area; he'll try to return to that feeding area.
But in this circumstance, I think it is okay because you will be moving and he can go to an established colony.
Some cautions: make sure the lady is in a position to keep the cat confined for three to four weeks, in other words, kept in the barn. Otherwise, he may try to return to your backyard. Try to find out if the cats in the colony have all been spayed/neutered and/or if there is an active attempt to do so. There is always the possibility that the other cats won't accept the new cat on the block; however, if there is sufficient food and if the cats have been s/n, then the new cat should be tolerated at the least.
Cindy said it perfectly! Completely agree. I would not recommend relocating a feral/stray cat but in this case, since you are moving and there is no one else to take over, then I would. As long as you know this person has all of the other cats fixed and has enough feeding stations for all cats to be happy and not have to fight and feel insecure about being able to eat, then I would do that. She must confine the cat for a bit as well so he won't try to leave the area and find his territory. He might do that anyway, but if she confines him the chances of him leaving and running off diminish greatly. Hopefully, he will befriend another cat and be accepted into the group. I hope this all works out for this cat. :cross: 
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Great Advice above!
