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Caring for Feral Cats
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items Caring for feral cats is not necessarily something one sets out to do - but for those of us who are suckers for a furry face, it can be hard to turn a blind eye when there are homeless cats who need help. This list includes a bunch of resources that ...
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TNR & General Info
Feeding
Winter Shelters
Show some Feral Cat Love
TNR & General Info
TNR means Trap, Neuter, Return, and it is the mainstay of feral cat care. This section includes a lot of great information and resources on the practice.
If you're going to care for feral cats you MUST practice TNR Trap-Neuter-Return. I know it feels a bit overwhelming at first, but trust me, feeding without fixing is a nightmare scenario that will guarantee problems. This site gives a great overview ...
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
This is a great video showing how to use a live trap for trapping feral cats. It shows you how the traps work and also gives you great tips for getting the cat to go into the trap.
How to trap a feral cat
Great video explaining how to go about trapping feral cats. Very extensive with information as well as tips and tricks for making the process easier.
How to Trap a Feral Cat for TNR
A microchip scanner is a wonderful tool to have on hand if you're working with stray and feral cats. Trust me, once you start feeding cats you'll attract more of them, and sometimes it's hard to tell if they're feral, or lost, or just visiting from a...
NetumScan Pet Microchip Reader, Rechargeable
You know what they say... in for a penny, in for a pound! While there are many TNR organizations that will lend out traps, if you're gonna care for ferals, it really makes it easier to have one on hand. I've used this one and its easy to use as well ...
Faicuk Large Collapsible Animal Cage Trap
This page has a good overview of how to care for a feral cat colony, though I have to say that the picture showing cat food all over the ground is exactly what you DON'T want to do. It's much better to create a feeding station so you can keep the are...
Colony Management – Caring for Your Colony
Feeding
Feeding feral cats is not always as simple as it sounds. You want to consider things like how to feed in bad weather, how to make skittish cats feel safe while eating, how to avoid attracting predators and pests, and how to avoid spreading disease.
Simple home made feeding station. Especially in the winter it's best to have a sheltered place for them to eat.
Cat Tips: DIY Feeding Station
I've tried numerous heated bowls but this one has been the best. It has separate compartments for food and water, which makes it great for feeding canned food in the winter time. The best part is that the stainless steel inserts make it super easy to...
K&H Outdoor Heated Cat Food & Water Bowls
OK, I know you're thinking, "what on earth does this have to do with feral cats?" But here's the thing, most feral cats are really skittish - even those who are fairly accustomed to people, and they like to be under things. So we got a bench like thi...
Psilvam 2-Person Weatherproof Outdoor Bench
These silicone mats are great for using in a makeshift feeding station. It makes it sooo much easier to keep the area clean, and the edges around the mat help to keep the bits of dry food from going everywhere, which helps when it comes to not attrac...
MateeyLife Silicone Pet Feeding Mat, Waterproof
Feeding on paper plates makes life sooo much easier when you're caring for feral cats because as much as we love them, feral cats can carry diseases like FeLV which can be spread through saliva. So you want to take great care to be sure that you've n...
Daily Chef Heavy Duty 9" Paper Plate (600ct.)
These paper plate holders are great because the little clips hold the plate in place. They provide enough weight to keep the plate from sliding around while the cat eats. If you have trouble with them moving around you can place them against a wall o...
Juvale Set of 20 Reusable Plate Holders
Winter Shelters
For those of us who live in areas with harsh winters, helping feral cats survive the elements is a HUGE part of being a caretaker. This section includes instructions, ideas, and supplies for building a shelter to keep your feral friends safe, warm, a...
This link gives instructions on how to build a simple DIY cat shelter using a few plastic bins and some straw. These shelters are great by themselves, or if you have a location where you have electricity and enough shelter to keep them out of the dir...
How to Build an Outdoor Shelter
Great video on how to make a winter feral cat shelter from a few totes and some straw.
How to build a winter cat shelter | BC SPCA
This stuff is AMAZING, and it is SUPER helpful to have on hand when you're working with feral cats. It's great for using around the edges of a cat shelter opening, but I've used it for all sorts of cat house related repairs and upkeep. Seriously, it ...
Gorilla All Weather Duct Tape, Black, 1.88" x 25 yd
These heating pads are fabulous for putting inside of a winter feral cat house or shelter. You want to be sure to NOT cover them with straw, but they are small enough that you can sort of build a straw nest around them - so that the straw will insula...
K&H Heated Outdoor Kitty Pad 12x9in Tan
These are a great addition to the K&H heating pads to make it a little bit more cozy for your feral friend. They are specially made so they won't block the heat but are still soft and fuzzy. Plus, it's nice to be able to wash them at the end of t...
K&H Small Animal Heated Pad Cover - Gray
These little cat houses are great for the winter with a few caveats. If you're putting them inside of a garage or shed, they're probably adequate on their own, but if they're outside they're really only warm enough for weather down to about freezing....
K&H Heated Outdoor Cat House - Olive
Another easy way to make a winter shelter is to use a cooler. The advantage here is that it's already insulated, so all you need to do is add straw inside for the bedding. The disadvantage is that it's harder to cut a hole for the door, but if you ha...
Coleman Chiller 48qt Cooler - Ocean
These totes are the perfect size for making a feral cat house, and they're nice and cheap too!
18gal Storage Tote Gray - Room Essentials™: Plastic Utility Container, Lidded, Stackable, Built-In Handles, 72qt Capacity
These styrofoam coolers are actually getting a little bit hard to find these days - I think they're mostly making square shaped ones that don't work as well with the totes, but you can still find them on Amazon.
Lifoam Styrofoam Cooler Collection Picnic Chest
Show some Feral Cat Love
And just for fun, here are some gifts and products to make you laugh and share the feral cat love!
This cute t-shirt is designed for TNR and feral cat advocates. It features an adorable image of four kitties dressed up like gangsters with fedora hats and cigars. The caption reads: Cat Rescue is like the Mafia. Once you're in, you can NEVER get out...
Cat Rescue is Like the Mafia Cute Funny TNR T-Shirt
Throw pillow features a cute cat themed design. Black cat silhouette with a red heart and paw print design, that also reads "Feral cats need love too" on the front. Pillow back color is black. Wonderful home decor accent pillow, or gift idea for some...
Feral Cats Need Love Too Throw Pillow
This adorable t-shirt features a cute drawing of cats, cats and more cats! It's a great gift for the crazy cat lady in your life, or a wonderful way to show your feral cat love!
Feral Cat Mom for Cat Kittens Lovers Mothers Day T-Shirt
Lovely t-shirt with two cat silhouettes decorated with fancy flourishes. The text reads "Feral Cat Whisperer - feed, fix, love.
Feral Cat Whisperer Funny Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Funny Cat Cute But Feral Vintage Cat Funny Loves Coffee. Great for you or your grandparents, dad, mom, uncle, aunt, brother, sister Dual wall insulated: keeps beverages hot or cold Stainless Steel, BPA Free Leak proof lid with clear slider
Funny Cat Feral Vintage Coffee Tumbler
These cute t-shirts are a great way to show your support for tnr programs and feral cats in general.
Orange cat, Save Lives Spay A Stray T-Shirt
Feral cats need love too... double sided ceramic cat ornament! Ornament features a black cat illustration a red heart with a paw print. The same design on both sides. Great gift for a cat lover.
Feral Cats Need Love Too Ceramic Cat Ornament
Cute I Love my Feral Cat double sided ceramic cat ornament! The same design on both sides. Design features a red heart with a cute black cat face and paw prints! Great gift for a animal lovers.
I Love My Feral Cat Ceramic Ornament
This fun t-shirt will let you show how much you love your feral cat! The shirt features a fun heart shaped photo drop-in frame where you can upload a photo of your feline friend. Perfect gift for the crazy cat lady in your life, or just a great way t...
I Love My Feral Cat - Cute Red Heart Photo Frame T-Shirt
Just because you can't touch them doesn't mean you can't love them!
Love Them TNR Advocate Feral Cat Pillow
feed. fix. love. That's what they need! Show your feral cat love with this cute t-shirt.
Feral Cats + Stray Cats + Community Cats Rescue Fe T-Shirt
Cute & funny "Feral Cat Whisperer" t-shirt. Perfect gift for anyone who cares for community cats.
Funny Cat Whisperer Novelty T-Shirt
Cute Feral Cat Whisperer t-shirt with a silhouette of a kitty and a clever design. The crazy cat lady in your life is sure to appreciate this one!
Feral Cat Whisperer Shirt / Tank Top / Hoodie / Feral Cat Shirt / Cat Mama Shirt / Kitten Rescue / Cat Rescue Shirt / Gift For Cat Lover
All I have to say is TRUTH! This cute sticker reads, "rescuing cats is like the mafia, once you're in you can never get out!
Funny Rescuing Cats is Like the Mafia Sticker, Crazy Cat Lady ... - Etsy
This t-shirt features a colorful painting of a feral cat with a tipped ear. The caption reads “just because you can't touch them doesn't mean you can't love them.” Great gift for the feral cat lover in your life!
Love Them Trap Neuter Return Tnr Advocate Feral Cat T-Shirt