We control feral colonies by trapping, neutering and returning them. Some ferals are pregnant when trapped. A captive feral may reect or eat her kittens. If she is only just pregnant the vet can perform an abortion and spay her at the same time so she can be returned to site more quickly. If the pregnancy is too far advanced, we keep her until the kittens can be homed and the mother spayed.
Feral kittens become tame is handled while young.
Abortion is an emotive subject, but it is often kinder for the cat and far less distressing than keeping her in a pen for several weeks. Our third basic aim to inform the public on cat care. Despite the many books on cat and kitten care, many people don t really know how to look after their cats properly. CP produces a number of leaflets ranging from Basic Cat Care and feeding to First Aid, Illnesses and Euthanasia. Leaflets are available at all of our events and from our Galleywood Shelter.