Thursday, March 31, 2011

The problem of stray cats

By Louis O'Donnell


Cat rescuehas become a daily event as more and more stray cats over populate the world. Unfortunately over population of feral cats is becoming a huge issue and knowing the correct way to deal with them can be a challenge. If you are thinking of having a cat in your home adopting one is the best way forward.

Owning a pet of any description is a huge responsibility, and there are several things that you need to consider. As well as food for your cat you will need a good pet insurancethis will ensure that you can get treatment if your pet becomes ill or injured. Stray cats often get very ill because they have no one to care for them. The cat rescue teams try to ensure that the cats they rescue are seen by a vet immediately. Stray cats are the outcome of careless owners simply abandoning their cats or unneutered cats breeding with wild cats resulting in litters of unwanted kittens. Feral cats can often be found in shopping areas with bins, and places with an easy food source. Many people do not care about their pets, and will simply move and leave them behind.

These are often the owners that have never bothered to get pet insurance, or care for their pets properly. People believe that domestic cats will revert back to their wild instincts; however this is not the case. Many domestic cats simply cannot cope, and will die if not found and rescued in time.

Many cats are in fact claimed by the cat rescue teams, however, every year a huge number have to be destroyed as they are unlikely to be re-homed. Feral cats often have to fend for themselves, and will become very rough and often will look scruffy. They are often not the friendliest of cats, and would never adjust to a home life. Feral cats now outnumber domestic cats, and unfortunately many of them will be having kittens constantly, and the average female cat can produce up to three litter of kitten every year. This will lead to the problem increasing, and more cats being produced. Cat rescue teams will go into an area, and catch the feral cats with the aim of neutering the cats.

This will help with the massive overpopulation problem that has arisen. Trap, neuter, release programs have proven to be the only way to successfully deal with the problems of feral cats. If the problem of the stray cats is simply ignored it can become a massive issue. Whole neighborhoods can be overrun with feral cats that often have no respect for the area they live in.

For some of the lucky cats that are found on the streets they will be able to be found loving homes. The cat rescue people are constantly looking for great homes for the cats that they find, and some make fantastic pets for the whole family. Once you take your new cat home you should ensure that you take out the correct pet insurance, have them micro chipped and begin to love them.




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