But feeding ferals as an act of kindness is not enough it can ultimately result in more unwanted kittens and more suffering. CAWS uses this style of trap because the larger size gives the cat some room if we need to hold one over night. The sliding back door makes putting bait in much easier, and allows use of attaching Tomahawk squeeze cages by our veterinarians. We have found the traps to be sturdy and reliable. This has been CAWS' experience with local feral colonies, also.
Feral cats tend to find areas where food is available such as around dumpsters.
So other cats, unaltered, will likely move in and reproduce, starting the cycle again. The above feeding station protects the food and water, and protects the site from unwelcome bugs and other intruders. This is just one example. Experience suggests the opening for the cats should be larger. The lid is hinged and raises, and the top portion and the pedestal are two separate pieces, for ease of transporting and cleaning.