Do You Feed Strays?

Do You Feed Strays?

Private Money Lender · OK · Member since 2010 · 163 posts · 32 votes

I know a lot of people view strays as a nuisance. Add to that the fact that they breed uncontrollably. I have 2 cats (easy maintanaince when your gone a lot of the time). Recently when I was out back a little kitten, probably around 8 weeks, was in my backyard. After enough courage he finally came over to me. I could tell he was pretty hungry and he was so skinny. It's hard for me to walk past anything or anyone I knew was hungry and not get some food for em. Now he practically lives in my backyard. His brother as well who is scared to death of me. I feed them about a bowl of food a day which doesn't bother me.

I know most people hate feeding strays for an assortment of reasons. Many would say I should take them to the shelter where most likely they would end up being euthanized. I wouldn't be able to do that. They would end up doing whatever they were going to do whether I fed them or not, but at least I know they're not starving when I can help. Besides, it's not like they have a choice of being in their situation. They're the victims.

I'm just curious what others do when they see strays. How do some of you landlords feel about them?

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Rehabber / Flipper · Simi Valley, CA · Member since 2010 · 597 posts · 259 votes
15y

I like the idea of finding someone who lives out of the city who could use a good hunting cat. We once gave a cat to a woman who owned a stables so it would help keep the rats at bay.

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  • Member since 2009 · 499 posts · 117 votes
    15y

    put a ad out and try to find them good homes,,,its the right thing to do.

    Craigs list and local paper including trader papers are good to try

    And it solves other probs. less food for you to buy and less breeding of wild ones.

    Altho a few wild ones keep mice population down and thats a GOOD thing. Mice carry so many diseases. AND rats are worse.

  • Member since 2009 · 499 posts · 117 votes
    15y

    Just another thought. When I lived on a farm I couldnt get enough cats to keep rodents in check. People drove cats to my place constantly. So ask anybody who lives in the rural country if they NEED them.

  • Private Money Lender · OK · Member since 2010 · 163 posts · 32 votes
    15y

    The second day I put an ad on Craigslist and the online classifieds of our metro paper. No bites yet but hopefully soon.

  • Rehabber / Flipper · Simi Valley, CA · Member since 2010 · 597 posts · 259 votes
    15y

    I like the idea of finding someone who lives out of the city who could use a good hunting cat. We once gave a cat to a woman who owned a stables so it would help keep the rats at bay.

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