Category: Feral Cats
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7 Winter Mistakes That Put Feral Cats in Danger (And How to Fix Them)
When temperatures drop, feral cats face life-threatening challenges that most people don’t realize they’re creating. These well-meaning mistakes can be the difference between a cat surviving winter or succumbing to the cold. Whether you’re already helping or just want to avoid doing harm, knowing what to watch for makes you part of the solution. Let’s…
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6+ Genius Upcycling Ideas for Outdoor Cat Care Stations
That old cooler gathering dust in your garage? The wooden crate from last month’s farmer’s market haul? What if they could become lifesaving shelters for the feral cats in your neighborhood, without costing you a dime? Upcycling isn’t just about being eco-friendly or budget-conscious. It’s about seeing potential where others see trash, and transforming everyday…
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12 DIY Cat Shelters You Can Build This Weekend
Why Outdoor Cats Need Shelter More Than You Think You’ve seen them—those cautious shadows slipping through your neighborhood at dusk. Feral and stray cats live among us in nearly every community, silently navigating a world that wasn’t designed for their survival. When winter storms roll in or summer heat bears down, these cats face life-threatening…
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9 Surprising Things Feral Cats Do Better Than House Cats
Why Wild Instincts Make Feral Cats Natural Survival Experts You might think your pampered house cat has it all figured out—cozy beds, endless treats, and zero worries about where the next meal is coming from. But spend time observing feral cats, and you’ll quickly realize they possess remarkable abilities your indoor kitty has likely forgotten.…
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8 Common Mistakes People Make When Feeding Stray Cats
Why Good Intentions Aren’t Always Enough When Feeding Outdoor Cats You’ve seen them lingering near the dumpster behind your apartment or nervously watching from under a parked car. Stray and feral cats tug at your heartstrings, and your first instinct is to help—usually by setting out food. But here’s the thing: feeding stray cats isn’t…
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8 Secrets to Building a Feeding Station Raccoons Can’t Raid
If you’ve ever filled a feeding station for your neighborhood cats only to find a masked bandit finishing off the last kibble, you know the frustration. Raccoons are clever, persistent, and always hungry. Feeding feral cats is one of the most direct ways you can help them thrive, but it only works when the food…
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10 Unexpected Ways You Can Help Feral Cats in Your Neighborhood
Why Feral Cats Need More Than Just Kindness You may have spotted them—those quiet little shadows darting across alleyways or sunbathing in your backyard. Feral cats are part of nearly every neighborhood, living wild but still depending, in small ways, on the kindness of humans. But what if you could do more than leave a…