Farmers keep house cats around for mouse control in barns. Never set free an unwanted cat into a wild area. These cats will compete for food with, and spread diseases to, the true wild cats. Help protect wild small cats by controlling the pet cat population. Having your cat spayed or neutered reduces the number of unwanted pet cats.
Many zoos now have small cats on exhibit.
With more small cats in captivity, everyone can discover more about these fascinating felines. To learn more about small cats, visit a zoo or your local library.