Feral cats deserve caretaking just as much as the kitties who live with us; they are often victims of abandonment, accidental loss, and failure by owners to fix their pets. Here’s how to help ferals in your community.
It's easy to confuse a feral cat with a stray cat (Hint: feral cats are the offspring of lost or abandoned pet cats or other feral cats who are not fixed). They don't easily adapt, or may never adapt, to living as pets in close contact with people, but they still need our help. Many don't survive; if they do, their lives aren't easy without human caretakers.
Free-roaming cats can have an impact on wildlife, and it is important that this also be acknowledged as part of the dynamic of dealing with feral cats.
There's a growing need for community-wide Trap-Neuter-Return programs, which help improve the health and quality of life for feral cats and prevent more from being born into this dangerous and difficult existence.
Help a feral feline in your neighborhood today by using our resources. Read More
The Winners Are...
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association has selected three outstanding veterinary professionals as recipients of the 'Best Friend to Feral Cats' award.
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July 28, 2010
Simple Shelter Design
Build a simple shelter for feral cats with this easy design
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July 15, 2010
Fancy Digs for Ferals
Blueprints for a custom-designed feral cat condo
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July 15, 2010
HSVMA Announces ‘Best Friend to Feral Cats’ Award Winners
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association has selected three outstanding veterinary professionals as recipients of the 'Best Friend to Feral Cats' award.
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July 1, 2010
Free Rabies Vaccines Available to Feral Cat Groups
In honor of World Rabies Day 2010 a limited supply of animal rabies vaccine is available to nonprofit groups or organizations.
Our Victories
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July 22, 2010
The HSUS, HSLF Praise Illinois Governor for Signing Primate Pet Ban and Antifreeze Safety Bills
The HSUS and HSLF commend Illinois Gov. Quinn for signing bills to prohibit to private ownership of primates as pets and require the addition of a bitter flavor to antifreeze and engine coolant to prevent poisoning of children and animals.
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July 8, 2010
Governor Signs Bill Ending Greyhound Racing in New Hampshire
The HSUS praises New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch for signing the Greyhound Protection Act into law.
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June 30, 2010
Landmark Ohio Animal Welfare Agreement Reached Among HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Gov. Strickland, and Leading Livestock Organizations
A deal struck among The HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Ohio agriculture leaders and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will lead to major animal welfare improvements in Ohio on a raft of issues.
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May 26, 2010
The HSUS Praises Illinois Legislature for Approving Pet Store Disclosure Bill
The HSUS applauds the Illinois legislature for unanimously passing a bill to crack down on the sale of unhealthy puppy mill dogs in Illinois pet shops.










