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This Photographer Takes Stunning Portraits of Street Cats
— People often overlook homeless cats, but Alex Greenshpun of Israel strives to make a connection.
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Do Your Cats Show Affection for Each Other?
— My feral cats give and receive affection differently, especially around other cats. How about yours?
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Would You Help a Sick Cat Who's Feral or Stray?
— It was a challenge when one of my feral cats got pinkeye. Have you taken a feral to the vet?
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I Want to TNR My Feral Cat, But I Fear I'll Lose His Trust
— I know trap-neuter-return and vaccination is right for Zorro, but I don't want to risk our tenuous trust.
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Raising Money and Awareness for Feral Cats, New York Style
— Architects for Animals enlists pros to design shelters for urban feral cats; we have photos.
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The Hawaiian Island of Oahu Has Two Big Feral Cat Problems
— Giving a cat we called "Grimy" a dignified end illustrates not only the staggering number of feral cats but also the callous attitude that prevails.
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How Do You Protect Feral Cats from the Winter Cold?
— Mine have heated beds for warmth. How do you keep your outdoor cats warm in the winter?
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What I've Learned While Caring for a Feral Cat in a Very Cold Climate
— What do you need to do to help a feral through a very cold winter? Here is what I'm doing.
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How to Build a Feral Cat Shelter for the Winter
— Feral cats are probably around even if you don't see them. Here's how to help them survive winter.
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Lanzarote Is an Island Paradise, But Not for Its Feral Cats
— On this Canary Island a rescue group called 9 Lives Lanzarote conducts TNR and basic vet services.
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So a Stray Cat Has Adopted You -- Now What?
— Choose good karma, and follow these tips on how to complete the circle when you're chosen.
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I Inherited a House -- and It Contained 30 Feral Cats
— "A monstrous smell of cat pee and poo came out to assail you at the door ... accompanied by the sinister crunch of poop underfoot."
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Meet the Stray Cats Who Live in Nelson Mandela's Former Jail
— A population of prison kitties has been keeping South African inmates company for decades.
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A Feral Cat Named Cow Keeps Falling in Love With My Dogs
— First it was Lucy, my Basset Hound, and now it's Beasley, my one-eyed Pekingese. Cow is part of the family.
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Ask a Cat Lady with Sarah Donner: It's National Feral Cat Day!
— It was started by the advocacy group Alley Cat Allies; look for an event happening in your area.
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Do You Get Too Attached to the Feral Cats in Your Care?
— Becky Robinson of Alley Cat Allies talks about how to be good caretakers to ferals -- without overstepping boundaries.
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5 Ways Feral Cats Do More Good Than Harm for Wildlife
— An Australian study shows feral cats help some endangered animals survive. I say: “Well, duh!”
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Phaedra & Phriends Speaks Up for Special-Needs Rescue Cats
— The group seeks to spay, neuter, and care for feral cat colonies -- particularly those with disabilities.
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How Blind Parking Lot Kittens Led Two Friends to Care for Their Local Feral Cat Colony
— Seeing sick ones led the women to shelter, feed, rehome, and spay/neuter more than 20 cats.
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How I Nearly Became a Full-On Cat Hoarder
— I can't say no to kitties in need. When I moved to an area with lots of ferals, things got dicey real quick.
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We're Beyond Outrage: “Humane” Officer Shoots, Kills 5 Kittens While Children Watch
— The police chief backs him up, calling it a proper way to deal with a complaint about feral cats.
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Saving Grace Rescue Helps Stray and Feral Kittens Beat Long Odds Against Survival
— It's kitten season, and that's a busy time of year for the group based in San Francisco.
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Good Luck Getting a Cat Sitter: Who Feeds Your Feral Colony When You're on Vacation?
— Feral cats can be a big responsibility. If you care for a colony, how do you handle leaving town?
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When You Adopt a Kitten, You Make a Promise -- Keep It
— Adoption is like a marriage, “for better or for worse, until death do us part,” not just until the cat scratches your furniture.
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Project Bay Cat Helps San Francisco Bay's Rock-Dwelling Kitties
— The affectionate feral colony at the picturesque bay gets tender care from a team of volunteers.
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Our Vet Considers the Cats-Kill-Wildlife Conundrum
— It's foolish to believe that all feral cats can be killed off. Regardless, I'm strongly against trying.
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So You Feed Feral Cats: What Do You Do When One Dies?
— For one thing, I stay strong for the surviving cats.
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I Was Raised by a Gang of Feral Cats
— The methods in this interspecies tribe could be harsh, but the messages were pragmatic and clear.
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I Was a Starving Student, He Was Feral and FIV+ -- It Was Love at First Sight
— Cyclops was a mangy mess who turned out to be a beautiful Maine Coon. I couldn't leave him to die.
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Sweet! Florida College to Give Feral Cats Their Own Dorms
— The kitty structures, designed by an architect, are inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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