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What is a Feral Cat?
A feral cat is unsocialized and avoids human contact. Pet cats that are forced to fend for themselves because they are abandoned or accidentally lost, and kittens that are not socialized at an early age, can become feral. If outdoor cats are not sterilized, more feral kittens are born and the cycle continues.
If you have found a cat or a group of cats (a colony), and want to improve their lives, you have come to the right site. If you have found a stray socialized cat that you believe is lost please visit the PETS 911 Found Pet Section to enter the cat’s description.
Alley Cat Allies
Alley Cat Allies (ACA) is the only national organization dedicated to improving the lives of outdoor cats and eliminating lethal animal control policies that kill virtually all feral cats entering shelters and animal control agencies. ACA consults with public officials and animal control officers across the country to help develop and implement municipal Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs.
Alley Cat Allies is also a vast resource for individuals caring for outdoor cats, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. You can find an extensive library of fact sheets and information at alleycat.org. ACA can also provide you with a list of feral cat groups, veterinarians who spay and neuter feral cats, and individuals in your area who can help you with advice.
Resources
Tips for Spring Kitten Season
Alley Cat Allies Programs
How to Conduct Trap-Neuter-Preturn
Colony Care Guide
Videos
The Humane Solution: Reducing Feral Cat Populations with Trap-Neuter-Return (9:56)
A powerful public policy tool that outlines the benefits of trap-neuter-return (TNR) and demonstrates that TNR is by far the best method for controlling feral cat populations.
Trap-Neuter-Return: A Humane Approach to Feral Cat Control (24:00)
Comprehensive TNR training video. Educational and engaging, it contains valuable guidelines for novices and pros alike.