Many people who contact the Feral Cat Group at SMU about cats in their own neighborhood for advice on what to do.First of all, know that feral cats are everywhere – from the campus to the Katy Trail to your back alley. They are naturally nocturnal, so you may not notice them for years. If you are not prepared to manage a feral cat colony, you should leave the cats as they are. They have learned specific survival skills for that area. But if you’d like to take on a colony, read on.What can be done for the cats?You can manage a feral cat colony, should you wish to do so. This can consist of something as simple as feeding and instituting a TNR program. Here are some points to consider: To keep a population healthy and their numbers controlled, cats need to be spay/neutered and vaccinated. Unless you can safely handle one of these cats, you must trap it and transport it to a qualified vet or the SPCA. Cat rescue groups can lend humane traps and will provide or help you locate low-cost or f...
