{"id":6150,"date":"2022-05-09T06:33:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T06:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/"},"modified":"2022-05-10T07:21:10","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T07:21:10","slug":"can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I take a feral cat to the pound?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#Can_I_take_a_feral_cat_to_the_pound\" title=\"Can I take a feral cat to the pound?\">Can I take a feral cat to the pound?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#What_do_you_do_with_a_feral_cat\" title=\"What do you do with a feral cat?\">What do you do with a feral cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_feral_cats_humanely\" title=\"How do you get rid of feral cats humanely?\">How do you get rid of feral cats humanely?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#Can_I_give_away_a_stray_cat\" title=\"Can I give away a stray cat?\">Can I give away a stray cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#Can_I_take_a_stray_cat_to_the_pound\" title=\"Can I take a stray cat to the pound?\">Can I take a stray cat to the pound?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#What_do_you_do_with_a_trapped_feral_cat\" title=\"What do you do with a trapped feral cat?\">What do you do with a trapped feral cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#Is_it_cruel_to_relocate_a_feral_cat\" title=\"Is it cruel to relocate a feral cat?\">Is it cruel to relocate a feral cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#Should_I_release_feral_cat\" title=\"Should I release feral cat?\">Should I release feral cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_feral_cats\" title=\"How do you get rid of feral cats?\">How do you get rid of feral cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#Can_a_feral_cat_become_a_pet\" title=\"Can a feral cat become a pet?\">Can a feral cat become a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#Should_you_pick_up_a_feral_cat\" title=\"Should you pick up a feral cat?\">Should you pick up a feral cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#What_is_the_most_effective_cat_repellent\" title=\"What is the most effective cat repellent?\">What is the most effective cat repellent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_cats_in_your_backyard\" title=\"How do you get rid of cats in your backyard?\">How do you get rid of cats in your backyard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#Can_I_release_a_stray_cat\" title=\"Can I release a stray cat?\">Can I release a stray cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#How_long_before_a_stray_cat_is_legally_yours\" title=\"How long before a stray cat is legally yours?\">How long before a stray cat is legally yours?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#What_do_you_do_with_an_unwanted_stray_cat\" title=\"What do you do with an unwanted stray cat?\">What do you do with an unwanted stray cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#Can_a_stray_cat_become_a_house_pet\" title=\"Can a stray cat become a house pet?\">Can a stray cat become a house pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#What_happens_if_you_take_a_stray_cat_to_the_vets\" title=\"What happens if you take a stray cat to the vets?\">What happens if you take a stray cat to the vets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#Can_I_release_my_cat_into_the_wild\" title=\"Can I release my cat into the wild?\">Can I release my cat into the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#How_long_can_you_leave_a_feral_cat_in_a_trap\" title=\"How long can you leave a feral cat in a trap?\">How long can you leave a feral cat in a trap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#What_do_you_do_with_a_feral_cat_that_wont_leave\" title=\"What do you do with a feral cat that won&#8217;t leave?\">What do you do with a feral cat that won&#8217;t leave?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#Does_relocating_feral_cats_work\" title=\"Does relocating feral cats work?\">Does relocating feral cats work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#How_do_you_humanely_deal_with_a_feral_cat\" title=\"How do you humanely deal with a feral cat?\">How do you humanely deal with a feral cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#Can_feral_cats_be_rehomed\" title=\"Can feral cats be rehomed?\">Can feral cats be rehomed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound\/#Do_feral_cats_get_attached\" title=\"Do feral cats get attached?\">Do feral cats get attached?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_a_feral_cat_to_the_pound\"><\/span>Can I take a feral cat to the pound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feral cats are not socialized to people and are therefore unadoptable. Since animals that are not candidates for adoption are killed in animal control pounds and shelters, <b>do not even take in feral cats. Avoid becoming the custodian of a cat that you cannot serve.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_a_feral_cat\"><\/span>What do you do with a feral cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tips on Handling Stray Cats on Your Own<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide Food and Water.<\/li>\n<li>Lure the Cat Safely Inside a Carrier.<\/li>\n<li>Trap the Cat Only If the Cat Can&#8217;t Be Safely Lured into a Carrier.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate Whether It Is Appropriate to Take the Cat to a Local Animal Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Bring the Cat into Your Home and Provide Vet Care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_feral_cats_humanely\"><\/span>How do you get rid of feral cats humanely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Easy Steps for Humanely Deterring Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk to your neighbors.<\/li>\n<li>Apply nontoxic deterrents around your yard.<\/li>\n<li>Put a tight lid on your trash can.<\/li>\n<li>Block gaps in the foundation of sheds and porches.<\/li>\n<li>Use a cover to keep paw prints off your car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_away_a_stray_cat\"><\/span>Can I give away a stray cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118147\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-I-give-away-a-stray-cat.webp\" alt=\"Can I give away a stray cat?\" width=\"900\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-I-give-away-a-stray-cat.webp 900w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-I-give-away-a-stray-cat-300x256.webp 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-I-give-away-a-stray-cat-768x655.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can decide to take on a stray cat yourself if you can&#8217;t find an owner, and kittens can be rehomed when they&#8217;re eight weeks old. If you&#8217;re unable to keep the cat, <b>a local animal rescue charity may be able to help. Try contacting your local RSPCA animal centre, Cats Protection or other reputable organisations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_a_stray_cat_to_the_pound\"><\/span>Can I take a stray cat to the pound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Contact your local animal shelter. Many local shelters will not trap the cat and won&#8217;t take feral cats into the shelter. However, many shelters provide training, traps, and access to free or low-cost spaying\/neutering.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_a_trapped_feral_cat\"><\/span>What do you do with a trapped feral cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avoid putting it in a container as trapped animals may initially thrash once the door closes, and a container could cause injury. Immediately after the cat enters the trap, cover it with a towel or a blanket (in cold weather) or a sheet (in hot weather). <b>Trapped animals calm down more quickly when they are covered<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_relocate_a_feral_cat\"><\/span>Is it cruel to relocate a feral cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Relocation should only be considered as an absolute last resort, when the cats&#8217; lives are in danger unless you act. Cats are territorial and form strong bonds with their outdoor homes, so <b>relocation is extremely stressful and riskyfor the cats AND for you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_release_feral_cat\"><\/span>Should I release feral cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feral cats are once domesticated but then have become wild due to being abandoned or lost. Feral cats tend to show very fearful behavior towards humans so <b>getting them spayed requires that you set a clean trap, hold them at least 24hrs before surgery, and release them in the same area where you caught them<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_feral_cats\"><\/span>How do you get rid of feral cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118148\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-get-rid-of-feral-cats.jpg\" alt=\"How do you get rid of feral cats?\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-get-rid-of-feral-cats.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-get-rid-of-feral-cats-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-get-rid-of-feral-cats-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-get-rid-of-feral-cats-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-get-rid-of-feral-cats-1536x989.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>10 Ways to Get Rid of Stray Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove Shelter. All wild animals need a secure place to sleep and to raise their young.<\/li>\n<li>Remove Temptation Unaltered males will be attracted to any female cats in heat.<\/li>\n<li>Use Commercial Repellant.<\/li>\n<li>Contact the Owner.<\/li>\n<li>Call Animal Control.<\/li>\n<li>Use Humane Traps.<\/li>\n<li>Work With Neighbors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_feral_cat_become_a_pet\"><\/span>Can a feral cat become a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You may have a chance of taming or domesticating a feral kitten. However, it&#8217;s not generally recommended to tame a feral cat and it&#8217;s usually not possible to tame an adult one. Feral cats aren&#8217;t used to human contact, and they probably won&#8217;t ever be as docile and friendly as a domesticated cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_pick_up_a_feral_cat\"><\/span>Should you pick up a feral cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Do not pick up a stray cat. It&#8217;s best not to risk it cats who are unknown to you and your other pets may cause real harm. There are safe ways to proceed if you are concerned about the welfare of a cat you see outside. But never run over and try to pick up a stray cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_effective_cat_repellent\"><\/span>What is the most effective cat repellent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118149\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-most-effective-cat-repellent.jpg\" alt=\"What is the most effective cat repellent?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-most-effective-cat-repellent.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-most-effective-cat-repellent-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-most-effective-cat-repellent-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-most-effective-cat-repellent-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>The 5 Best Cat Repellents of 2022<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Overall: Pet MasterMind Cat Spray at Chewy.<\/li>\n<li>Best Spray: PetSafe SSSCAT Spray Pet Deterrent at Chewy.<\/li>\n<li>Best Outdoor: Nature&#8217;s Mace Cat Repellent at Naturesmace.com.<\/li>\n<li>Best for Furniture: Sticky Paws Furniture Strips at Chewy.<\/li>\n<li>Best Indoor:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_cats_in_your_backyard\"><\/span>How do you get rid of cats in your backyard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Repellents and Deterrents While cats may like some strong odors such as fish, other scents repel them. <b>Scatter fresh orange or lemon peels around the yard, or spray areas with a citrus-scented fragrance. Coffee grounds, citronella, eucalyptus and lavender are also not pleasant to cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_release_a_stray_cat\"><\/span>Can I release a stray cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feral cats are once domesticated but then have become wild due to being abandoned or lost. Feral cats tend to show very fearful behavior towards humans so <b>getting them spayed requires that you set a clean trap, hold them at least 24hrs before surgery, and release them in the same area where you caught them<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_before_a_stray_cat_is_legally_yours\"><\/span>How long before a stray cat is legally yours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long before a stray cat is legally yours? This isn&#8217;t as straightforward as you&#8217;d think. <b>If the cat is microchipped or ID of some kind, it legally belongs to its owners, and they can claim their cat at any time. However, if you&#8217;ve made every attempt to locate the owner without success, you could keep the stray.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_an_unwanted_stray_cat\"><\/span>What do you do with an unwanted stray cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Ways to Get Rid of Stray Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove Shelter. All wild animals need a secure place to sleep and to raise their young.<\/li>\n<li>Remove Temptation Unaltered males will be attracted to any female cats in heat.<\/li>\n<li>Use Commercial Repellant.<\/li>\n<li>Contact the Owner.<\/li>\n<li>Call Animal Control.<\/li>\n<li>Use Humane Traps.<\/li>\n<li>Work With Neighbors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_stray_cat_become_a_house_pet\"><\/span>Can a stray cat become a house pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118150\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-a-stray-cat-become-a-house-pet.jpg\" alt=\"Can a stray cat become a house pet?\" width=\"335\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-a-stray-cat-become-a-house-pet.jpg 335w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-a-stray-cat-become-a-house-pet-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Under the right circumstances, a stray cat can also become a pet cat once again. Stray cats that are re-introduced to an indoor home after living outdoors may require a period of time to re-acclimate; they may be frightened and wary after spending time outside away from people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_take_a_stray_cat_to_the_vets\"><\/span>What happens if you take a stray cat to the vets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can decide to take on a stray cat yourself if you can&#8217;t find an owner, and kittens can be rehomed when they&#8217;re eight weeks old. If you&#8217;re unable to keep the cat, <b>a local animal rescue charity may be able to help. Try contacting your local RSPCA animal centre, Cats Protection or other reputable organisations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_release_my_cat_into_the_wild\"><\/span>Can I release my cat into the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Ways to Get Rid of Stray Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove Shelter. All wild animals need a secure place to sleep and to raise their young.<\/li>\n<li>Remove Temptation Unaltered males will be attracted to any female cats in heat.<\/li>\n<li>Use Commercial Repellant.<\/li>\n<li>Contact the Owner.<\/li>\n<li>Call Animal Control.<\/li>\n<li>Use Humane Traps.<\/li>\n<li>Work With Neighbors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_leave_a_feral_cat_in_a_trap\"><\/span>How long can you leave a feral cat in a trap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118151\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-long-can-you-leave-a-feral-cat-in-a-trap.jpg\" alt=\"How long can you leave a feral cat in a trap?\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cats are extremely vulnerable once they are trapped and you need to ensure their safety. Once a cat is trapped, place the trap somewhere safe and warm overnight keep the trap covered. Do not open the trap once there is a cat inside. Cats can usually stay in a trap for <b>24 hours without jeopardy to their health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_a_feral_cat_that_wont_leave\"><\/span>What do you do with a feral cat that won&#8217;t leave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Easy Steps for Humanely Deterring Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk to your neighbors.<\/li>\n<li>Apply nontoxic deterrents around your yard.<\/li>\n<li>Put a tight lid on your trash can.<\/li>\n<li>Block gaps in the foundation of sheds and porches.<\/li>\n<li>Use a cover to keep paw prints off your car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_relocating_feral_cats_work\"><\/span>Does relocating feral cats work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IMPORTANT: Even if done with proper protocol, <b>relocation can be ineffective and even dangerous for cats. Community cats bond to their outdoor homes and, if relocated, may go on an impossible journey to find their way back. In some cases, cats have died in the process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_humanely_deal_with_a_feral_cat\"><\/span>How do you humanely deal with a feral cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>At its most basic, TNR involves:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Humanely trapping community cats,<\/li>\n<li>Spaying or neutering them,<\/li>\n<li>Vaccinating them against rabies,<\/li>\n<li>Surgically removing the tip of one ear (a tipped ear is the universally-recognized sign of a cat who has been spayed or neutered),<\/li>\n<li>Returning the cats to their home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_feral_cats_be_rehomed\"><\/span>Can feral cats be rehomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118152\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-feral-cats-be-rehomed.jpg\" alt=\"Can feral cats be rehomed?\" width=\"1501\" height=\"812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-feral-cats-be-rehomed.jpg 1501w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-feral-cats-be-rehomed-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-feral-cats-be-rehomed-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-feral-cats-be-rehomed-768x415.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1501px) 100vw, 1501px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Feral kittens can be tamed, and <b>95% of those we rescue are rehomed to domestic homes. So how does an initially hissing, spitting, terrified bundle of fur end up as a contented fireside pet?<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_feral_cats_get_attached\"><\/span>Do feral cats get attached?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Firstly, feral cats can&#8217;t be touched or held. <b>They are not socialized, as are house cats. However, over time feral cats get to know and trust the caregiver and a close bond develops, all the more rewarding because it takes time to build that trust sometimes even months or years.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can I take a feral cat to the pound?What do you do with a feral cat?How do you get rid of feral cats humanely?Can I give away a stray cat?Can I take a stray cat to the pound?What do you do with a trapped feral cat?Is it cruel to relocate a feral&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118146,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-I-take-a-feral-cat-to-the-pound-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6150"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6150"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118153,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6150\/revisions\/118153"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118146"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}