So, you ask, what exactly is a feral cat!!?
Feral cats are the wild offspring of domestic cats and are primarily the result of pet owners' abandonment or failure to spay and neuter their animals, allowing them to breed uncontrolled. Feral cat 'colonies' can be found in most areas in Guernsey. They are elusive and do not trust humans.
Many people assume their cats will survive when they move away and leave them behind. Contrary to popular belief, domestic cats do not automatically return to their natural instincts and cannot fend for themselves!
A pair of breeding cats, which can have two or more litters per year, can exponentially produce 420,000 offspring over a seven-year period.
Studies have proven that trap-neuter-release is the single most successful method of stabilizing and maintaining healthy feral cat colonies, while providing the best life for the animals themselves.
Stabilizes the population at manageable levels, eliminates annoying behaviors associated with mating, fosters compassion in children and is more effective than repeated attempts at extermination.
How can you be a part of the solution?
Spay or neuter your own pet! Sterilizing cats is an important step in maintaining their good health.