I don want anything to happen to the feral cat colony, but the colony can stay here. Where can they go?
Unless the feral cats’ lives are in danger, their present location is the optimal place. If the reason for the cats removal is because they are fighting, spraying, or if there is a growing number of kittens, then the solution is simple – sterilize the cats. With very few exceptions, feral cats should remain at their original colony site. Cats create very strong bonds with one another and if you relocate them they may be separated. Relocating feral cats, while not impossible, is difficult and only works if strict guidelines are followed. Moreover, placing a highly stressed and fearful cat in unfamiliar surroundings can result in a miserable fate for a previously very content animal. If relocation is the only option, see Relocation: Guidelines for Safe Relocation of Feral Cats. Sterilization eliminates the noisy and objectionable breeding behavior neighbors dislike, such as yowling, spraying, fighting, excessive roaming, and the sight of sick and dying kittens. With sterilization the pop
