Feral or Wild Cats are the forgotten members of the cat family. They are
more vulnerable than domestic cats and are often found hiding in bushes
or in old buildings, sheltering scavenging for food.
Although some are born wild with generations of wild forebears, many
have been forced to live wild after being dumped by callous owners
wanting to rid themselves of animals that are no longer a novelty and to
avoid neutering and spaying bills.
This seems to happen especially around any holiday period, when last
year’s kitten becomes this year’s unwanted pet – quite possibly dumped
in favour of another kitten. Through no fault of their own they are left
to fend for themselves and possibly to starve to death.
But we can do something about it. Do you possess that special haven?
We often need safe lodgings for ferals within the Woking and District
area.
Locations such as stables and garden centres make ideal places for
feral cats, providing there are no man-eating dogs and the premises are
not located near busy roads. In return for keeping down your rodent
population, our ferals would like to be fed daily and to have someone
around who will keep an eye on their general health. They also need a
shelter to keep warm and safe; a cosy corner in a barn would be just
fine. Woking Branch would ensure the ferals had been neutered and given
a general health check prior to being rehomed.
If you can help at all, please contact us on 01483 721700