I want to start doing TNR, but I don't want to let stray, tame cats back into the wild if they can be helped. But the problem is, most cats act like feral cats when they are trapped. How can you tell!?
2006-10-09 16:21:59 · 11 answers · asked by keep it real 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
ok guys.. i said "WHILE IN A TRAP"..clearly it'll be easy for me to tell whether or not they're stray or feral if they're social or bouncing off walls.. what i mean is "I don't want to TNR a cat that could be worked with, but how do i find out when the only time i see the cat is when it's in the trap, then in the crate, etc"?????
2006-10-09 16:35:54 · update #1
well.. most trully feral cats dont meow.. i mean like a tame cat will meow.. if their doing that yowling meow.. of course they could just be scared.... that's kinda trickie... try tuna fish see if you can get near them.... mmmm.... good question.... got to alley cat allies they have good information.. do have any assistance ? any body helping you out with the program? you could call alley cat and see if they have some one in the area.... good luck... thanks for your assistance with thr....
2006-10-09 16:46:06 · answer #1 · answered by adora 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Feral cat will be agressive and pretty much try to take your fingers off in the cage. A stray will be scared but somewhat trusting if it has not been abused. Feral cats are usually strays that have been on their own for way too long. A stray will be more approchable and will react different than a feral cat hissing and spitting and puffing and trying to grab what ever it can to hurt you and defend itself.
2006-10-09 16:50:18 · answer #2 · answered by fierequebecoiseauusa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many tests you can do at home, like testing an animal before being place for a home, but this way you cant tell if they are house broken or strays. Most cats my nature these days can be very friendly. It is hard to say almost half the time. But normally you can tell with the simple tests.
When feeding then observe if they eat it quickly and cautiously (while wearing a glove for protection) try to pet the feline while consuming, most of the times if they are friendly and used to it, they will crowd down to the floor and keep eating if they run and hide it's not a good sign.
If the pet is very sociable with yourself and other humans and around other animals its a almost sure sign it has been housebroken. The biggest thing is don't keep them trapped for so long, they will be scared and jump to basic instincts and it will be impossible to tell. Give it time at least a few days anything longer than4 then your just training the cat to be house broken observation and Patience is the key Good luck and best wishes I hope all goes well
2006-10-09 16:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by Princess 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The feral cat will tear you apart the first chance it gets and you can tell the moment you approach the cage. You don't even need to look into their eyes...their gutteral sounds...their ears...their tails....you know you're a dead man if it gets it's claws into you. Some of the have a heart traps have extra separators that you can use to a) contain the feral cats in a closer space (to minimize thrashing) and b) to make it safer to release them into an awaiting crate.
2006-10-09 16:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the cat is upset and does not like being in a crate. take the crate in a quiet house with only you and the cat ...put some water and food out near the crate, open the door, step away and let the cat check out the house....when the cat looks at you talk a little to him, sweet words, and softly. tell him he is a pretty baby and see what the cat does, if he ignores you or runs away, be patient and let him feel free and be calm,. it will come around and might talk back to you a little...[meowing] talk some more and do not try to approach him or pick him up , let the cat come to you. calmly put your hand down and let the cat smell your fingers, then he might nudge your hand or leg and rub up against you that is the time you can attempt ot tickle his ears or pet him....after a couple hours if he does not do this, he most likely is a wild cat and harder to socialize him, you can socialize him if you have the patience and time.it is your decision, it might take alot of time and it might take only a day or so...
leave a litter box near the crate and food/water, and hopefully he will know what to do.[..i would also close off doors so he wont go everywhere so if he pees or poos you will find it ]
2006-10-09 20:18:33 · answer #5 · answered by walterknowsall 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can't tell just by looking at them. You have to observe the cat for at least a week before you can tell if they're truly feral or if they're a stray.
2006-10-09 16:23:47 · answer #6 · answered by Writer of Truth 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've been gently coaxing two cats that were living in my backyard for 6 month. 8 yeRs later one is approachable and will get in lap the other cannot be picked up. The male allows the petting not the female.
2015-04-21 11:17:29 · answer #7 · answered by Marc M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feral cats/stray cats in my mind are pretty much the same thing. Not really sure what you are asking
2006-10-10 03:41:42 · answer #8 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ferrel is usually wild, and generally innerbred? just watch its eyes and give it a kitty treat, but most cats in a cage would shred oscar dela hoya. no joke, they bite and shred with front and rear legs. if you grab em, let em loose quickly.
2006-10-09 16:26:49 · answer #9 · answered by l8ntpianist 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the feral cat will be very angry
2006-10-09 16:30:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋