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Should I adopt a friendly stray cat?

Should I adopt a friendly stray cat?

Stray cats can readjust to living with people and can be adopted as companions. Adult feral cats are not socialized to people, which means they cannot be adopted. As a result, they are likely to be killed if picked up by animal control or brought to shelters, so it is in their best interest to continue living outdoors.

What should I do if I adopt a stray cat?

If you succeed in getting your stray cat inside, don’t let her have any contact with your other cats (if any) until you’ve had her vaccinated, checked, and tested for contagious diseases like feline leukemia. Wash your own hands if going between these cats in a multiple cat household.

Is there such a thing as a stray cat?

The large gray area with free-roaming cats, however, are stray cats. A stray cat may seem feral at first. But given time, you might get close to them and even tempt them inside.

How did Nigel Kendall adopt a stray cat?

I adopted a stray cat. I had no idea what I was letting myself in for The ginger creature appeared in my life randomly. Then, little by little, it wormed itself into my home and my heart The cat kept coming back.’ Photograph: Nigel Kendall The cat kept coming back.’ Photograph: Nigel Kendall

Are there Stray Cats in the abandoned house?

The abandoned house has about 50 stray cats (NOT joking). Not a single one of them ever came to us. She is so friendly, it makes me think she was once a domesticated cat thrown out of the house. She has long and SHARP claws. She doesn’t really know how to control her claws. She always pushes her claws out when playing with us.

What to do when a stray cat adopts you?

For feral or stray cats that may not be familiar with cat carriers, your veterinarian may ask you bring them in a trap. “At the vet, the cat should receive basic vaccinations and be spayed or neutered if she or he isn’t already,” Phillips says.

The large gray area with free-roaming cats, however, are stray cats. A stray cat may seem feral at first. But given time, you might get close to them and even tempt them inside.

I adopted a stray cat. I had no idea what I was letting myself in for The ginger creature appeared in my life randomly. Then, little by little, it wormed itself into my home and my heart The cat kept coming back.’ Photograph: Nigel Kendall The cat kept coming back.’ Photograph: Nigel Kendall

Are there any shelters where you can adopt a dog?

Dog shelters and rescues are full of lovable, active and healthy adoptable dogs just waiting for someone to take them home.