Many feral cats found their way to my parent’s home and their numbers continued to multiply-possibly up to 14 cats! My parent’s had a difficult time catching each one as the cats were not used to interacting with people.
Surreptitiously, a colony of cats living behind the local grocery were forced to be relocated and a cat lover named Pat was looking for a new place for these 20 cats to live.
My parents met Pat, who agreed to catch all of the feral cats and have them ‘fixed’, if my parents agreed to take in the grocery store cats. It was a win-win situation!
They now have a routine in feeding and caring for the multitude of cats. In the morning, mom prepares a mix of wet and dry food for the inside cats, the front porch cats, the side porch cats, the way back cats, and the side back cats. They do it again each evening.
My dad walks around with cat treats in his pockets and woos these feral cats. They all have names, and many come up to him on his daily walks for cuddles and treats.
Mom and Dad ensure medical treatment is provided to those in need. They are very well known at the vet’s office! Cats will often come into their house after treatment, and either run back outside when they are healed, or join the group of inside cats.
On my last visit, two of the previously feral (and now inside) cats climbed into bed with me one actually climbed into my lap and snuggled as close as he could get to me!! Just call me the cat whisperer! 😊
Wally G (Wal-Mart Greeter: He greets them everytime they come home!)
