What do you do with feral cats in Houston?

What do you do with feral cats in Houston?

If you have determined the cats are feral, contact FCAP or call 281-600-8503 for information on trapping the cats, having them spayed/neutered and returned to their territory. Monitoring the welfare of a feral cat colony is not only interesting, but rewarding…

How much does it cost to fix a feral cat?

Private vets cost anywhere from $200–$400 for a spay/neuter procedure. You also have the option to bring your kitty to a lower-cost clinic. These are typically run by nonprofits and all surgeries are performed by licensed veterinarians. You’ll probably take your cat home the same day they receive treatment.

Is it illegal to feed feral cats in Houston?

Cat lovers in Houston now can freely feed wild cats without worrying about breaking the law, as long as they get them sterilized. Until now, city ordinance made it illegal to feed three or more stray cats or to return them to the street after trapping them.

How do you fix a feral cat?

The first step is making arrangements with a local veterinarian. For help in finding a vet or low-cost spay/neuter program contact SPAY/USA at 1-800- 248-SPAY. The next stage is the trapping. Your local humane society or animal control agency may be able to loan you the traps, or you may prefer to buy a humane trap.

Why should you not feed feral cats?

Priorities may change, costs may get too high, or there simply are too many cats to be able to feed them all. If you stop feeding the cats, they will likely stay in the same area but be forced to expand their search for food. The large number of hungry cats can create conflicts with other cats and humans in the area.

Are feral cats protected in Texas?

[FN145] The statute as passed expressly broadens the protected class of animals to include feral cats. For most of the conduct prohibited under Texas’s animal cruelty statute, expanding the protected class clearly protects feral cats.

How do you catch a difficult feral cat?

Try these 18 tips:

1. Get them comfortable with the trap. Feed trap-shy cats out of unset traps in their normal feeding locations for a week or two before trapping again.
2. Use a larger trap.
3. Cover the trap.
4. Try a more exciting bait.
5. Make a food trail.
6. Change the trap’s location.
7. Observe habits.
8. Use distraction techniques.

Can feral cats be spayed?

Where can I get a feral cat spayed? There are many different places you can get a feral cat spayed in your local area. You can find a feral cat spaying facility near you by calling 1-800-248-SPAY or by looking up the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary on google.

Can feral cats be killed?

Shooting can be a humane method of destroying feral cats when it is carried out by experienced, skilled and responsible shooters; the animal can be clearly seen and is within range; and, the correct firearm, ammunition and shot placement is used.

Why choose the Houston Humane Society spay and neuter clinic?

Look no further, the Houston Humane Society spay and neuter clinic has you covered! Not only are our services low-cost but we guarantee the best care for your pet during and after the surgery. With thousands of procedures successfully completed, you and your pet can be assured that you are in great hands.

How can I get rid of feral cats in Houston?

HOPE is committed to helping reduce the feral cat population in Houston through humane, non-lethal methods. HOPE’s TNR program includes feral cats as well as stray or ‘community cats’.

Can you get free surgery for a feral cat?

Free surgery is provided by CAP only for feral cats that will be returned to “the wild”. By definition, feral cats are not sociable, adoptable animals. CAP’s program does not provide surgery for outdoor cats that are personal pets or for free-roaming friendly and sociable outdoor cats.

How do I get my cat spayed or neutered at HHS?

Cats need to be 3 months old or older to get spayed or neutered at HHS. Sterilization, rabies vaccination, office visit, tattoo, and Onsior (24 hour pain medicine), and please note that one ear WILL be notched for spay/neuter identification. To schedule a spay/neuter appointment, please call (713) 433-6421 OR request an appointment online.