What does "feral cat" mean and are they born that way ?
I am relatively sure for many of you, this situation would seem rather foreign, but where i come from, it's more commonplace than not ... and it is sad that the art of communication was lost in the shuffle as success slipped away. Now, does anyone understand why i asked the question or why it might be important to more than just me ?? Please, not all of this country or many others truely live in the 'new digital age' ... verbal skills are still VERY relevant, as they should be. So, for the record and those who know will agree, feral or wild DOES make a significant difference in everything. First, to qualify as a 'feral' the animal must be domesticated, then returned to the natural wild environment at a later time for any number of reasons. They are usually approachable, sometimes coaxible and even downright snugglie with the right humans ... Sassy is proof of that. They should be approached with caution, a tender voice and open heart. wouldn't most of you, agree ??
How do stray dogs and cats look like in your country?
Good question. They do look quite different in different parts of the world. I noticed the strays in St Petersburg looked quite German Shepherd like.In Japan they all seemed to be the sort of Husky curled tail types.In my own country Australia they tend to be the Cattle Dog/ Kelpie types. Wild dogs are actually a big problem here. They interbreed with Dingoes. They kill sheep, especially lambs. It's especially distressing when they injure a sheep without killing it leaving the animal in a terrible state.Interesting question. Thanks.
Do all cat faces look the same?
of course not! are all human face shapes the same?
What if a stray cat drinks from my dog's bowl outside?
T4A2A, Alana.(Quora isn’t allowing me to change my default bio. Here it is: Dogs are Rorschachs reminding us we need to remember to put ourselves into our own equations.)As Jeremy Miles notes, their digestive tracts are quite robust.—The DOuGTrainer
Where do feral cats sleep when they're in the wild?
Feral cats behave much like any other small predator in the wild. A cat may take over a disused fox den, for example, or make a bed in some of the plants growing beneath trees. The plants give cover for the cat at its most vulnerable, as would the fox’s den.I have seen a feral cat denning I a derelict car. This cat later semi-adopted my family. My youngest brother, thinking the cat looked hungry, fed him his entire lunch one cold morning on his way to school. After that, the cat, a handsome fellow with tuxedo markings, would often choose to sleep on our front porch, and would cry to be let in during bad weather. We didn't have cat food on hand, but he'd politely eat a small bowl of dog kibble, have a drink, dry off and warm up. He didn't mind the dogs, who were just a little baffled at what this stranger was doing in their house. After making himself comfortable, the cat would saunter back to the front door, asking to be let out. Living as a house cat was not for him.Sadly, he disappeared one day, and never showed up at our door again. Such are the dangers of living as a feral cat.Cats will den up under open porches, as they give at least some protection from the elements. They will have competition from animals like raccoons and skunks, though, as these spots are considered prime real estate.In winter, some cats have even taken to crawling up inside of recently parked cars, taking advantage of the engine's warmth.Generally speaking, they'll take advantage of what shelter they can find, even though there may be some danger attached, such as when they crawl up inside cars. Not all of them would thank you for taking them in, though some feral cats have remembered that humans make good slaves, and settled into the life of house cats. Most of them, however, remain feral, as wild as their distant ancestors in Africa, and as proud to be so.
Why are there so many stray cats in Israel?
The British brought them there to take care of the rodent problem. Now the cats are everywhere and most have some sort of diseases, but I believe you can go there and they have organizations that try to spay and neuter them. I don't k now if it's possible to adopt one and take it to the U.S. without the rule on Quarantine, which may be 6 months to a year in quarantine on your dime.