[Kitty Litter]

As some of you may remember, a few months ago I started a thread about the feral cats in my neighborhood. I said I had been feeding them and hoped to trap, neuter and vacinnate them. Well, that has finally been done. They also were ear tipped to show that they have been neutered and vacinnated. I don't know if any of you are aware that Disney takes care of feral cats and uses them to control the rodent population. They have over 200 that they have trapped, neutered and vacinnated. They also feed them. I thought the attached image which I got from the site entitled "the Disney Cats" was worth sharing. Why can't we at the Villages do the same?

[Cisco Kid]

[HimandMe]

Originally Posted by Kitty Litter

As some of you may remember, a few months ago I started a thread about the feral cats in my neighborhood. I said I had been feeding them and hoped to trap, neuter and vacinnate them. Well, that has finally been done. They also were ear tipped to show that they have been neutered and vacinnated. I don't know if any of you are aware that Disney takes care of feral cats and uses them to control the rodent population. They have over 200 that they have trapped, neutered and vacinnated. They also feed them. I thought the attached image which I got from the site entitled "the Disney Cats" was worth sharing. Why can't we at the Villages do the same?

We have saved a number of feral cats over the years and never met one that didn't become gentle and loving though some take longer than others.

[Phanatic Luvr]

You're a good person with a huge heart.

[chuckinca]

Avatar is a pic of Feral Cat we named AM-PM, for when she came to the door for food, lived mainly in our fenced in back yard in SF Bay Area for over 10 years. She wouldn't let you touch her but was always friendly.

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[Terri TVG]

That is wonderful of you to do. I've done that here at my NY home. Made a huge difference in the neighborhood population. I'll be moving to The Villages soon and you can count me in to help!

[Kitty Litter]

Originally Posted by Terri TVG

That is wonderful of you to do. I've done that here at my NY home. Made a huge difference in the neighborhood population. I'll be moving to The Villages soon and you can count me in to help!

Thank you Terri. My hope is that many other villagers will do the same. Please PM me when you settle in the villages. You will love it here.

[Beachdad]

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Great to see so many here that care enough to take action. Currently Lake County is seriously considering a TNR program. It could make such a difference, for so many! Sumter needs the same. If you have the time, consider getting involved.

[Kitty Litter]

Originally Posted by Beachdad

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Great to see so many here that care enough to take action. Currently Lake County is seriously considering a TNR program. It could make such a difference, for so many! Sumter needs the same. If you have the time, consider getting involved.

Thank you Beachdad. When I return to the Villages in September, I would like to see if there is any interest from other villagers to help the many feral/stray cats living in the Villages. The Care Center in Lake Panasofkee charges $25 for a male cat and $30 for a female cat to neuter plus a small fee for a rabies shot. (That is about the cost of a lunch out.). Please consider helping a feral cat. You will not only make their life worth living but will stop the needless birth of litters of innocent kittens. My ferals are being fed in my absence by a wonderful neighbor with the food that I provided to her for the summer. I really miss seeing them eat every day knowing I have made their day a bit easier.

[Beachdad]

Originally Posted by Kitty Litter

Thank you Beachdad. When I return to the Villages in September, I would like to see if there is any interest from other villagers to help the many feral/stray cats living in the Villages. The Care Center in Lake Panasofkee charges $25 for a male cat and $30 for a female cat to neuter plus a small fee for a rabies shot. (That is about the cost of a lunch out.). Please consider helping a feral cat. You will not only make their life worth living but will stop the needless birth of litters of innocent kittens. My ferals are being fed in my absence by a wonderful neighbor with the food that I provided to her for the summer. I really miss seeing them eat every day knowing I have made their day a bit easier.

Thank you for telling me, Kitty Litter -- was unaware of the Sumter Program. With prices that low, why are people not getting their pets fixed? Why do they have to wait for 1-4 litters before they think about it (and then it is usually just Mama)? SMH.

[marianne237]

Just curious, if the ferals are being fed, do they still help keep down rodent population?

[Kitty Litter]

Originally Posted by marianne237

Just curious, if the ferals are being fed, do they still help keep down rodent population?

As stated in my first post, Disney uses feral cats to control their rodent population and they also feed them. The ferals that I take care of are only fed once a day. We have never seen a rodent in our neighborhood and the snake population is less.

[Taltarzac725]

About | The Cats of Disneyland

Thanks for bringing this subject up.

[summerhill]

Did not know Disney has this program. I AGREE, the Villages has a RAT problem and trap neuter and release would be perfect. There a great number of "softies" here that would feed them everyday... wonder if Ms. Tutt knows about TNR?

[summerhill]

Did not know about Care Center... by all means, in Septs. lets start a TNR group. I am in...