How Do You Start A Stray Feline Catch And Release Program?
Stray cats are a problem for everyone. The average stray cat will kill around 200 birds, or other small wild animals per year. 2 unaltered felines that roam free and all their offspring can amount to up to 420,000 felines in a matter of 7 years. Most strays are either the product of abandonment or an unwanted litter. It’s time we all do something to help. The first place to start is the home. If you have a cat that likes to roam around outside make sure you have it spayed or neutered. Cats that are spayed or neutered are less likely to roam farther from your house, less likely to get into fights with other animals, and generally live a longer, happier, healthier life. Next call the local vet or mobile spay/neuter clinic and ask for prices to have strays spayed/neutered. Some vets used to do free spaying or low cost spaying for caught strays but too many people have abused the privilege by doing their pets this way so they are harder to find. Now call the local shelter or ASPCA and ask
