Comments on: Where Do Outdoor Cats Sleep? 7 Places They Like to Curl Up (Vet-Reviewed) https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/where-do-outdoor-cats-sleep/ Cat care guides and Shop by Veterinarians and Experts Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:22:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 By: Catster Editorial Team https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/where-do-outdoor-cats-sleep/#comment-2209 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:22:49 +0000 https://www.catster.com/?p=661531#comment-2209 In reply to Maryann Mendoza.

Hi Maryann Mendoza, thank you very much for your kindness in helping these cats and their kittens. The best way to help stray and feral cats is by ensuring they are spayed and neutered. Cats are very prolific and some kittens can become sexually active as early as 4 months old. Your best bet would be to get in touch with animal services, a shelter, or a humane society in your area, they can help you with low-cost spay and neutering and some associations will even help you find the kittens a forever home. You might want to take a look at these posts to have a better understanding of the situation:
https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/at-what-age-should-you-neuter-or-spay-your-cat/
https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/will-sibling-cats-mate/
https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/how-many-stray-and-feral-cats-are-there-in-the-us/
https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/what-do-you-do-if-you-find-a-stray-cat/
https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/ways-kids-can-raise-money-to-help-cats/
https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/is-it-illegal-to-drop-a-cat-off-at-a-shelter/
Best wishes and thank you for reading us.

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By: Maryann Mendoza https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/where-do-outdoor-cats-sleep/#comment-2184 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 01:01:50 +0000 https://www.catster.com/?p=661531#comment-2184 Hi. I feed the stray cats that come around where I live. Two female sisters had gotten pregnant. A very good friend of mine has helped me get them inside, because one female had babies outside and her sister one day later gave birth the next day outside. So they all came inside. The one that gave birth first was lucky to have a friend and good enough to let us use his bedroom and the other sister occupied my bedroom.. Now that all the kittens are older and weaned, we are having problems finding homes or other places for everyone. we are out of ideas and need help and advice. I apologize for the lengthy explanation.

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By: Catster Editorial Team https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/where-do-outdoor-cats-sleep/#comment-2132 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:16:54 +0000 https://www.catster.com/?p=661531#comment-2132 In reply to Marsha.

Hi Marsha, feral cats are different than strays, and some associations compare them to wild animals. You can learn some of the differences here: https://www.catster.com/ask-the-vet/feral-cat-vs-stray-cat/
We have heard stories of some ferals warming up to allow some human closeness, but some of them never do. Thanks for reading us, best wishes.

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By: Catster Editorial Team https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/where-do-outdoor-cats-sleep/#comment-2129 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:18:41 +0000 https://www.catster.com/?p=661531#comment-2129 ]]> In reply to shona.

Hi shona, thank you for your comment. We appreciate your kindness to this cat and we are sure he appreciated it too. 🙂

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By: Catster Editorial Team https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/where-do-outdoor-cats-sleep/#comment-2128 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:16:23 +0000 https://www.catster.com/?p=661531#comment-2128 In reply to Mary.

Thanks for sharing your story with us and other readers Mary, we appreciate it.

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By: Catster Editorial Team https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/where-do-outdoor-cats-sleep/#comment-2126 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:08:38 +0000 https://www.catster.com/?p=661531#comment-2126 In reply to Lucy.

Hi Lucy, thanks for sharing your story and for your kindness, perhaps some of the ideas in this post are helpful for you: https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/ways-kids-can-raise-money-to-help-cats/. Thank you for not giving up on them and giving them an opportunity.

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By: Catster Editorial Team https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/where-do-outdoor-cats-sleep/#comment-2125 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:01:54 +0000 https://www.catster.com/?p=661531#comment-2125 In reply to Tracey Parsons.

Hi Tracey, you are right, animal shelters, humane societies, and animal services usually have TNR programs to help reduce the overpopulation of stray and feral cats. Thanks for your comment.

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By: Catster Editorial Team https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/where-do-outdoor-cats-sleep/#comment-2124 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:54:06 +0000 https://www.catster.com/?p=661531#comment-2124 In reply to Larry.

Hi Larry, thank you so much for sharing your story, we love to hear about the kindness of so many cat lovers around the world. We are sorry to hear about your current situation. Please consider making a DIY insulated shelter like this one: https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/how-to-build-a-diy-insulated-cat-house/
You could even use styrofoam and cardboard boxes as a budget option. We hope prosperity comes your way, we know kind people like you deserve it.

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By: Marsha https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/where-do-outdoor-cats-sleep/#comment-2121 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:21:53 +0000 https://www.catster.com/?p=661531#comment-2121 I have a feral cat that must of been abused, she can't make any meow. she just hisses. I have been feeding her for 3 years and I still can't touch her. I have a bed on my porch and a house below by my house. she uses the house only in bad condition. Will she ever come around? I keep fresh water and feed her twice a day. Marshamorilla@gmail.com

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By: Larry https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/where-do-outdoor-cats-sleep/#comment-2115 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:22:22 +0000 https://www.catster.com/?p=661531#comment-2115 I leave my garage door open about 8 inches. they come in at night. I put out food, beds and toys. I caught two of the females that were bringing litters of kittens every year. got them fixed. haven't seen any kittens since. if it drops below 30 degrees I turn on a space heater for them but it makes my electric bill skyrocket. I'm unemployed currently so unless I can find work i won't be able to turn it on this winter.

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