Homeless Cats

Wandering cats or cats without a permanent home are considered to be a massive problem in almost all over the world. Stray cats maintain a very harsh life and do not live for a long period of time. These cats are likely to pact and spread diseases. Hunger may lead to kill them along with other small creatures such as birds or mice. As they also recreate new stray kittens because of the fact that most of them are not neutered or sterilized. Helping stray or homeless cats can be resolved by gaining the stray’s trust, scheduling a visit to the vet and finding a safe home for the homeless cat.
First of all, to build up a trust relationship with a stray cat may be challenging. Putting out food for it can be a good start to obtain the stray’s trust. Put down a dish of dry or wet food at a safe spot that cannot be accessed by mutts or raccoons for instance. Stay a few feet away from the food so that the stray cat could recognize the scent of the human body. If the cat seemed to be frightened and keeps on leaving the food, try waiting for a couple of days until the cat turns out …show more content…
A crate is needed to place the cat in and to take it to the vet safely, be sure to brief the vet that the cat is a stray. Also inform the vet about any wounds or fleas or any health condition found. The veterinarian will inspect the cat and will be sure to treat it immediately. A feline leukemia test will also done by taking a small sample of blood from the vein, if result turns out to be bad the veterinarian will execute some antibiotics and will ask the owner to put an appointment for neutering or spaying the cat. If feline leukemia is found in the cat, a few optional choices will be given to the owner. These options may consist of giving the cat to a known society for care and adoption. Keep asking the vet for more advices because the veterinarian will benefit the owner to decide what is best to