#Feral Cats

[postingwasteland]

“Finally, peace and stability”

“This family makes me want to murder people”

#my art #digital art #hazbin hotel #hazbin hotel memes #hazbin alastor #hazbin lucifer #alastor cat #radioapple #i think #feral cats #hazbin art #cursed cat alastor

[fannyyann]

they’re SO dramatic

#I love this team so much #florida panthers #feral cats #2324 #playoffs23

[rebeccathenaturalist]

A study that just came out demonstrates that outdoor cats are known to prey on over two thousands species of wild animal, from mammals to birds to insects. That includes 347 species that are endangered, threatened or otherwise of concern, and they've been a key factor of the permanent extinction of over 60 species. And while cats may not always bring home what they catch, chances are if your cat is allowed to roam unsupervised outside, they're killing your local wildlife.

Why is this so important? Worldwide, wild animal populations have decreased in number by 69% in the past fifty years; that means that in my lifetime (born in 1978), the sheer number of wild animals in the world has been decreased by over half. Even "common" wild species are less numerous than before. While habitat population is the single biggest cause of species endangerment and extinction overall, outdoor and indoor/outdoor cats are a significant cause as well. In fact, they are the single biggest cause of human-caused mortality in wild birds.

Most importantly, it's very, very simple to fix this problem: keep your cats indoors, and spay and neuter them. If your cat is bored, they need more enrichment, and there are plenty of ways to make your home more exciting for them, from bringing home cardboard boxes for them to explore, to playing with them more often. If you want your cat to get some outdoor enrichment, leash train them (yes, it can be done!) If you have the space and resources, build them a catio where they can be safe from outdoor dangers like predators and cars, while also keeping local wildlife safe from them.

If you just give into their whining and pawing at the door, then they know that that's what they have to do to get their way; I know it's a tough transition, but it's worth it in the end for everyone involved. Cats are domesticated, which means they are not native anywhere in the world; there are exactly zero ecosystems in which they belong, save for the safety of your home. It is your responsibility to give them an enriching environment without taking the shortcut of letting them go wreak havoc outside.

#cats #outdoor cats #feral cats #nature #wildlife #animals #ecology #environment #conservation #science #scicomm #birds #endangered species #extinction #domesticated animals #domestication #biology #animal behavior #animal welfare

[kittypatch]

Brownie & Grey doing their morning greeting. 😍

#kittypatch #feral cats #rescue cats #original photography on tumblr #cats #orlando cats #cute #aww #Brownie #Grey

[catmeowmentz]

#catlover #cats #cat #funny cats #cute cats #cars #Live #feral cats #animals #funny animals #pets #Pet #Funny pets

[antoinemaillard]

An illustration I did in this week New Yorker for an article about feral cats in California by Jonathan Franzen. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/01/01/how-the-no-kill-movement-betrays-its-name

AD Stephanie Wu

#editorial illustration #the newyorker #cats #los angeles #pencil drawing #digital colors #feral cats #sanctuary #drawing

[rinibayphoto]

#photographers of tumblr #photographers on tumblr #lensblr #photography #original photographers #bay area #norcal #california #animals #cute #cats #feral cats #kitty #black cat #mini panther #june #summer #aesthetic

[reptile-garden]

He’s regretting his life choices

#kitty #kittens #kitten #kitten rescue #rescue kitten #stray kitten #stray cat #feral kitten #feral cats #cat #cats #kittenblr

[darkstarlightpirate]

All cats need love. Even strays and feral ones. 💖

#nature #ireland #gardening #dublin #garden #summer #cat #cats #feralcat #feralcats #feral cat #feral cats #feral #feral feline #feline #kitty #kitten #kitties #cute cats #cute #cute animals

[vyronnes]

Charming Eriya with Steven 🐾

Commission artwork Enjoy drawing kitties!

#artists on tumblr #art #my art #character art #original art #digital artist #digital art #illustration #artwork #doodle #wow art #wow oc #wow #world of warcraft #warcraft oc #oc art #original character #oc #cat art #cat #feral art #feral cats #blood elf #elf art #elf #fantasy character #red hair #feline #paw #fantasy art

[fannyyann]

ryiann: Postcard from Turks 🐚

#the tropical vacation cats are so important to meeeee #matthew tkachuk #aaron ekblad #sam reinhart #josh mahura #2324 #asg24 #feral cats

[kittypatch]

Izzy flashback ❤️❤️❤️

#kittypatch #feral cats #rescue cats #original photography on tumblr #cats #orlando cats #cute #aww #izzy

[manber]

Poor Shadowsight

#artwork #shadowsight #wc shadowsight #tbc #wc tbc #warrior cats #warriors #wc #cat illustration #cat art #warriors art #warriors cats #wc art #wc fanart #shadowclan #dreamcore #feral art #feral cats #erin hunter warriors

[oizysan12]

Seems familiar-🤔

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#jason todd #red hood #damian wayne #dc robin #batman #batbros #batfamily #batfam #wfa #dc comics #illustration #fanart #digital art #batman wayne family adventures #damian al ghul #catlover #feral cats #they are so precious

[dumblr-account]

Don’t mind me…..

Just noticing Nimona’s cat ears being damaged post Gloreth betrayal, nothing to see here!

#nimona movie #nimona #i’m totally normal about this #nimona netflix #gloreth #cat supremacy #poor little meow meow #wet cat energy #feral cats #nimona spoilers

[stavromulabetaaa]

stav's feral cat fund!

hello all! i would typically never ask for donations, but in this case it is not for me or my personal use. it's all for the kitties!

i do feral + community cat TNR (trap neuter return) in my city and although i've helped many cats (i even found two of them forever homes!), they just keep coming. thankfully the spay/neuter program i use does not currently charge a fee, but the supplies i need to care for these furballs is beyond what i can realistically afford. i'm also gearing up in preparation for kitten season, which is right around the corner. i have two humane traps, and a large dog kennel for recovery. i have to keep the cats for 24-72+ hours after surgery, and am currently in need of these supplies:

cat litter, for obvious reasons

extra large towels to cover the trap during transportation, and to cover the recovery kennel. having these enclosures covered reduces stress for the cats and helps protect them on cold nights

warm cat beds, to keep them warm and to have a safe place to hide inside the recovery kennel

feliway spray, a calming spray that works wonders for ferals! i just used up my last bottle

canned wet food. the cheap stuff comes in huge variety packs, cats prefer the taste, and the kitties just need the calories and moisture while they are recovering in my care.

if you would like to donate any of these items to the kitties in my area i have set up an amazon wishlist. this seems like the best option, since you know exactly what your donation is going towards. i tried to find the cheapest options available. if you would prefer to donate a different way, please let me know and we can discuss! i can take PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, and Zelle. and i would be more than happy to send you photos of the cats benefiting from your generosity if you would like! there are also other costs involved when the spay/neuter program finds issues once the cats are under anesthesia, such as worms or injuries and illnesses. i pay for those myself and would appreciate any help with that, but i'm more concerned with the basic necessities right now.

and if you are interested in helping the cats in your area, please google your city + TNR to find local programs! you can also reach out to me and i will answer any questions you have. cat populations are out of control, where i live in the US it is continuously heartbreaking just how many cats need our help. and in many places, like my city, the responsibility of care falls upon people like me doing it in their free time. let's help these often ignored and hidden kitties in need!

credit to @getawayfox for naming most of the cats in the photos above! ❤️

#cats #feral cat #feral cats #rescue cats #cat photos #cute cats #cats of tumblr #catlover