I live in Israel where there are so many feral cats, they all have territory and have identified soft-hearted folks like me who put food and water out for them. Four have permanently set up shop on our porch, each with his or her area of choice. Another 10-15 come and feed (I boil chicken breasts and throw them chunks).
One has come inside, cuddles up to us, sleeps on our bed, and seriously wants to be adopted. We may move in another 6-7 months and I am worried about whether I am making so many dependent on me.
On the other hand, they all had places before and here and there people do feed them. I go for walks before dawn and cats follow me from various areas because I bring real meat and tuna which are rare treats.
We probably will take the one with us, but we cannot really let her out again if we do, as she would be thrust into an environment she has no familiarity with. The ones I worry about leaving, though are the others.
One has come inside, cuddles up to us, sleeps on our bed, and seriously wants to be adopted. We may move in another 6-7 months and I am worried about whether I am making so many dependent on me.
On the other hand, they all had places before and here and there people do feed them. I go for walks before dawn and cats follow me from various areas because I bring real meat and tuna which are rare treats.
We probably will take the one with us, but we cannot really let her out again if we do, as she would be thrust into an environment she has no familiarity with. The ones I worry about leaving, though are the others.
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