5 Reasons Why Caring for Ferals Actually Matters

Caring for our community’s stray and feral cats isn’t charity, it’s common sense.

Giving our street cats a chance at a safe and healthy life, is a smart, effective, and community-focused solution to a widespread problem that impacts dozens of communities across Palm Beach County.

Controls Chaos & Populations

Feral cat colonies left unmanaged can grow quickly.

TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) helps to stabilize rampant breeding and contributes to ending the kitten cycle. Studies have shown that overtime, TNR can reduce colony sizes by more than 60%.

Healthier Streets, Happier Cats

Sterilized cats are less likely to roam and fight which means fewer injuries and less spread of disease.

When colonies are managed with regular feedings and monitored for new members and injuries, we create an overall more peaceful community for both humans and cats.

Win-Win for Public Health

Vaccinating our street cats helps to prevent the spread of diseases like rabies and reduce parasite infestations.

And in return, feral cats pay it forward through helping to control rodents in our communities that may spread diseases like leptospirosis and salmonella.

Saves Lives, Saves Cash

When we properly care for our community’s colonies, it is much more cost-effective than euthanasia.

Often referred to as “catch-and-kill,” this method of feral cat management has been proven to be ineffective due to a phenomenon known as “The Vacuum Effect.”

Caring for out colonies ethically also means fewer cats entering shelters, and ultimately, less strain on taxpayer-funded services.

Stronger, Kinder Communities

When we come together and care for our cats, something cool happens— compassion spreads, and we connect as a community.

Caring for our sweet street kittys is an opportunity for all of us to practice ethical stewardship that contributes to a balanced community for us all.

Supporting our feral cat populations isn’t just about the cats. It’s about doing right by our neighborhoods, our ecosystems, and each other.

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