When I first started this blog in 2012, one of the first colonies I wrote about was the Peacock Colony. They were in sad shape. This colony of three, elderly cats were ultimately trapped, fostered, and adopted out into a life of luxury in their retirement home in New Hampshire. I regularly keep in touch… Read more »
Kriser’s gave another cat food donation to our pet food pantry this week to help feed the colony cats. This time it was cans of wet food from California Natural. If possible, colony cats should be fed wet food in the winter to help them bulk up on protein while staying hydrated. The James’ Gang… Read more »
I found another cat that visit colonies across a major street. Last fall I saw Star visiting the Eleanor Rigby Colony. I tried trapping him but ended up trapping Gracie and Blackie again instead. I took the girls to get checked out at the clinic and re-vaccinated because it had been three years since they… Read more »
Thank you for wanting to help that cat! Alley Cat Allies offers expert advice on How to Find Homes for Stray Cats. Here is the full text in case you are having problems with the link: How to Find Homes for Stray Cats When caring for a feral cat colony and performing Trap-Neuter-Return, you are… Read more »
Feral cats know how to find shelter from the cold, just like other wild animals outside. If you provide shelter, they will use it. The James’ Gang Colony cats in my yard have a Feral Villa and another insulated outdoor cat house filled with straw that we built for them. For my neighbor’s feral and… Read more »