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Wild, Feral and Stray Cat Problems
Feral cats can easily become a nuisance, and in some areas of the world are quite a major problem. The word
"feral" means untamed or wild. Cats become feral, or wild, when they are
bred outside the "normal" household
setting and without human interaction and domestication.
Australia in particular has a large feral cat problem, as well as states
such as Wisconsin where you are allowed to utilize lethal methods to control them.
Related concerns include rabies, fleas, ticks, lice, cat scratch fever and the damage they can do.
Scratching posts for cats can be anything from the decorative pillars on your front porch,
to your nice patio furniture. Their strong urine can easily destroy many metals and the smell
will linger and also attract more cats too.
Cat Prevention
There are many techniques to help control cat damage without using trapping or lethal methods.
A motion sensing, infrared sprinkler can be utilized to break their habits as well
as many other products on the market. There are chemicals available that may work
also. Each specific situation can be very different.
Trapping Cats - Dangers, Disadvantages and Cautions
If you have ever live trapped a cat, feral or not, you may know what can happen.
Cats do not always appreciate traps and become frantic while in a trap. Bloodied
faces, ripped out claws, cuts and scrapes will possibly occur.
Our experience has forced us to not trap any cats unless it is absolutely necessary.
We use thick leather gloves lined with Kevlar and they are reinforced with stainless
steel bars – cats have, can and will bite right through these professional gloves.
We would much rather handle an upset coyote or raccoon than a feral cat. Their
erratic, unpredictable behavior, in our opinion, makes them more dangerous than any other animal we handle.
If you do decide to trap nuisance feral cats, beware.
You will also want to check local and state laws prior to trapping cats. It is not legal to do so in all areas.
Just the same, even when it is legal - think twice. Besides the element of danger,
the cat you trap may actually belong to somebody.
You could also be sued for the value of that cat, or the cost of the associated veterinarian bills.
The Skunk Whisperer®, Inc. says "Hats off" to Animal Control Officers all over the
world for working with these unpredictable critters. Ned Bruha, V.P. of The Skunk
Whisperer®, Inc. was quoted saying "I'd rather handle a rabid squirrel that has been
eating mothballs than deal with a crazed feral cat. Seeing cats going "crazy" in a trap -
total self-destructive behavior - will make you think twice about trapping these creatures".
Next time you see your local animal control officer truck drive by, be certain to wave, they've earned it.
