Stray cat issue out of hand...

[Charmonium]

I thought that most strays end up having a variety of diseases. I don't know if that's true but I can see how it would be in an urban or even suburban setting. If it is true, I'm not sure if even neutering and then releasing them is all that humane. If you're going to have them checked out by a vet and take them home, then I can see doing it.

I've seen places where they put out food for strays but don't make any attempt to neuter them and it makes me so sad. You see the cats out in parking lots and the like sitting under cars and they look awful. And most places will have raccoons that the cats have to try to compete with and that's a no-win situation for the cats. Domesticated cats simply can't compete. And I have no idea how cats would fare against skunks, possums and other small mammals. I don't imagine very well.

I live in a pretty suburban area and I've seen all of those and can't imagine a cat trying to compete with completely wild animals.

 

[Raduque]

Thats what we did this morning. Took em out the middle of no where and released them.

So if you live near Concord, NC, and start to have a stray issue - my apologies.

What did you use (bait, trap) to trap them. I have 4 strays that I'd like to take with me when I move. They're kittens that are very untrusting and will barely let me touch them, or I'd just pick them up. I plan on fixing them and keeping them.

 

[John Connor]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEtbfzMLVWU

 

[lxskllr]

What did you use (bait, trap) to trap them. I have 4 strays that I'd like to take with me when I move. They're kittens that are very untrusting and will barely let me touch them, or I'd just pick them up. I plan on fixing them and keeping them.

Havahart trap and a can of tuna will work, but they'll flip out when the trap springs. I think your best bet is making friends by giving them food.

 

[Newbian]

 

[disappoint]

So how do you feel about your furry affectionate killing machine murdering bunnies and birds?

A cat's gotta eat.