I live in Brooklyn, NY and would like to know if it is OK to feed stray cats on my own property?

Question

I was told it may not be OK.

Answer 1

It's YOUR property, go ahead.

In Milwaukee if you feed a cat for a month it's considered yours. A lot of people set up a feeding station that has a food and water bowl, for the strays. I go through an 18 pound bag once every month and a half here, just putting out 3 cups of food a day for the strays that are in our area.

Make sure they have water available. I got a heated dog water dish for the winter and it was the best investment I ever made.

Answer 2

It is your lawn so you can do whatever you want, If you like having the cats in your yard it is ok to do, and it is a very nice thing to do because many cats today are stray or live in animal shelters. I mean its your decision, do whatever you think is right.

Answer 3

it is wonderful that you are helping these innocent cats. the only side effect is the cat is desperate and you feeding them is like offering them a home. if you can not live with some strays in your house, it migh tbe a problem. they come back for more constantly.
hope this helps :)

Answer 4

I don't know, but it sure is a kind thing you're doing.

Try and locate a rescue organization in your area, that may send volunteers out to rescue and "fix" those homeless strays and perhaps find them loving homes.

Good luck.

Answer 5

Yeah I mean if they are stray cats.

Answer 6

I think it should be cool. Though you might want to rent a humane trap from a shelter and get them fixed. If their are any ones that could be domesticated, you could try to find them homes.

Answer 7

why wouldn't it be. its your properity, so if you want them on your properity, its fine, its not like your feeding them on your neighbours lawn or something, lol:)