How much does it usually cost to feed and care for a feral cat?
A single animal will need to be captured (usually trapped) and tested for FIV/FeLV if positive sadly the most responsible action will involve euthanizing the animal unless you are absolutely certain that the cat will NEVER come into contact with other cats as FIV/FeLV is highly contagious and there is no cure. Assuming that your cat is healthy you won’t need to pay to have it put to sleep. You will need to pay for the preceding combo test in addition to the full array of vaccinations and to have the animal sterilized. Many low cost spay and neuter programs can do all of this for around $100-$125 dollars. Call your local rescue groups for recommendations. When it comes to fresh water, nutritious food and shelter, be aware that outdoor cats burn significantly more energy than indoor cats and can consume up to twice as much food and water per day as their indoor counterparts. We go through about $1.00-$1.50 a week per outdoor cat in food. and about $17 a year in booster shots (distemper a
