Throughout all seasons, we receive a lot of calls for feral cats. However, our business does not handle nor provide trapping and removal of domesticated animals.
We do have recommendations on who to contact and what to do with feral cats explained below.
About Feral Cats
The ASPCA recommends TNR for feral cats which stands for trap, neuter, and release. Furthermore, their cat squads will diminish over time if the practice is employed. When TNR is employed, mating habits that include roaming, yowling, spraying, and fighting decreased.
According to Humane Pennsylvania, feral cats that are placed in shelters will most likely be euthanized. As feral cats have never been socialized by people, they are extremely fearful of humans. They are socialized within their colonies, but they would most often not enjoy living indoors and would be unable to be placed into homes.
Outdoor cats also harm wildlife. According to the American Bird Conservancy, cats kill 2.4 billion birds every year in the United States. Moreover, researchers from the Smithsonian’s Migratory Bird Center and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Center predicted that small mammal death from outdoor felines ranges between 6.3 to 22.3 billion each year.
How Do I Keep Cats Away From My Home?
To make your property less appealing to cats, we recommend making sure any garbage is thoroughly secured and no pet food is left outside. This is a sure way to attract stray cats and other critters like raccoons and possums.
Moreover, there are repellents available but generally, repellents are ineffective. It will not prevent the cats from returning to the area.
Ultimately, we recommend contacting your local township or borough office for referrals or guidance to deal with feral cats.
