Main Entry: fe·ral Pronunciation: 'fir-&l, 'fer- Function: adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin feralis, from Latin fera wild animal, from feminine of ferus wild 1: of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast 2 a: not domesticated or cultivated : WILD 2 b: having escaped from domestication and become wild
Feral cats in the UK are a real problem. As a small cat charity, Jennie is finding that we are getting a lot more calls about feral cats in need of trapping, medical care, neutering and relocating. The big charities are very reluctant to take them on as they are so difficult to look after; are not friendly & cuddly; and are costly, being difficult to rehome. They put the public on to us!
We have Pandora's Pen and Bonnie's Box to house them, Jennie's skill in handling them (she has the scars to prove it!), and Jane Regan as ace trapper. We haven't the resources or funds of the big charities, but there is a real need to help these cats that have been abandoned by humans. This year we have homed a record number of ferals thanks to Lauren who has driven far and wide to home check potential new owners. We need your help with good homes in stables, smallholdings, farms, campsites, garden centres, schools, etc.. If you know anyone who could offer a home to feral cats, please ask them to contact Lauren on 07956 301 378 or 01708 378 452 or .
Ferals in Crisis!
We are currently in the middle of a feral cat crisis. Our mild winters are encouraging continuous breeding and, with all the hospitals and other abandoned buildings being flattened to make way for housing, the feral cats are being forced out of their usual safe places.
We are desperate for safe places where these cats can go. If you have or know anyone with stables, small holdings etc then please contact Lauren on the above numbers or send us an .
If you have or know anyone with a horse/cat/farm related website then please ask them to link to this page so that as many people as possible can read of the plight of these cats. If only a few offers of help come from these links then it's worth it! We are happy to link back to these sites if they wish it.
Spread the word!!
The following articles concentrate on these desperate animals and how we can help them.
