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The Islands Feral Cat Project
We are a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. We operate on donations only.
 

Humane Society.org
 
Friends of Animals.org
 
alleycat.org
 
How old is My Kitty?  What are Ferals?  Caring for Ferals.  Taming Feral Kittens

Sadly, there are animals out there which have been discarded or lost. However, there are groups which try to take care of these animals. We are one of those groups. We take care of cats and kittens, and also aid others in helping their feral (homeless) cats.

What is the "Islands Feral Cat Project"?

    We are a non-profit organization that helps the feral cat communities by:
  • loaning traps for the capture of wild, sick, and injured ferals.
  • giving advise and lessons on trapping, and offering advise on the care of feral colonies.
  • paying for the Spay/Neuter of our little friends, which in turn helps keep the colonies from multiplying.
  • authorizing treatments (rabies vaccinations and exams).
# These cats are then marked by clipping the top edge of the ear for future identification.


For lost or found cats
(or other pets) visit these links...

The Humane Society

Coastal Pet Rescue

The FoundBin

Radar's Page (WTOC)

Tabby Tracker

We Need Your Help!


The moneys collected does not go for food to feed ferals. It is used strictly for the Spay/Neuter Program, and for the treatment of sick and injured cats and kittens! If you would like to make a financial donation, or donate some time, or would like to become a member, please let us know! We could use your help in offering sanctuary, medical attention, and food to our little friends!
 
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We believe that feral cats deserve to live even though they are wild. Little Kitty Some were born in the wild. Some cats are put out by their owners simply because they don’t want them any more. Still other cats wander into our areas because their owners have moved and couldn't find them during moving time. Regardless, they no longer have human contact or compassion. They find their way to our stations and stay because they find food and a kind word.

Our Spay/Neuter program has helped to eliminate the repopulation of unwanted cats, and eventually these colonies will dwindle out. We have proof of this through several colonies which were very large but are now totally under control.

We build feeding stations for the cats. This helps prevent the food from getting wet, controls the number of ants in the food, and keeps the water from getting hot and/or dirty between changings.

Can feral cats or colonies be transferred?
NO. Cats are like any other living animal, they are creatures of habit. Where a cat lives is it's home; whether it be behind a building, dumpster, wooded area, or someone’s back yard. Everyone has heard the story of “Lassie Come Home”. Cats (and dogs) have sometimes traveled hundreds of miles to get back to where they were moved from. They may sometimes find and stay at a location during their journey if they find a food source, a cat colony, or a kind word.

Can feral cats be tamed to domestic house cats?
YES! Especially kittens. Kittens that Are 4-5 weeks old do not have to be tamed. They will spit and hiss, but calm down immediately when held close and talked to. If they are 4 months or older it is harder, but possible. It takes a larger amount of time to tame them, but it can be done. Please keep in mind that it requires lots of patience and love!

What happens when you call animal control to ferals?
They trap and kill them after 3 days. They cannot adopt out feral cats, because no one wants a cat that isn't immediately cuddly. And they cannot keep them. They euthenize them. There's nothing humane about this whole process.

Two Kitties

What about Rabies?
VERY RARE! Cats can get it by being bitten by a rabid raccoon, possum or skunk; however, cats are very wary, and are really too quick to get captured by an infected animal. AND GUESS WHAT?? No One has ever died from rabies that they contracted from a cat! Ask your vet, they'll tell you!

People should NEVER handle feral cats unless they know the cat!

What is Feline AIDS?
FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) It is not the same as human HIV. It cannot be transmitted to humans. The spread of FIV through watering bowls or grooming is unlikely. It is spread through bite wounds (infected cat saliva) recieved while fighting. An actual bite wound is an integral part of the disease transmission. Although rare, it is possible for a mother to pass the infection on to her unborn fetus.

What is Feline Leukemia?
This is a serious disease in cats. It is spread by direct contact with infected cats. It is transmitted via saliva. Licking, biting, and sneezing are common forms of transmission. Food and water dishes are likely sources of infections and litter boxes carry traces of the desease.

We trap cats and kittens and get them tested, and with the help of several other groups, find homes for them. Sometimes, this just isn't possible, because there are so very many! Smaller kittens can't be tested. The tests aren’t true, as the kittens aren’t fully developed. The mothers need to be trapped after the kittens are weaned. At that time, the mother is tested for FIV and feline leukemia.

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