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Show your support for our furry friends on National Feral Cat Day - spay/neuter, adopt, and donate to help cats in need!
Celebrate National Feral Cat Day on October 16 and show your support for these amazing cats! This special day was created in 2001 to recognize the millions of feral cats living across the United States, who often struggle to survive without human help. It's also a great opportunity for animal lovers everywhere to learn about helping community cats through Trap-Neuter-Return programs and other humane initiatives.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formation of National Feral Cat Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Alley Cat Allies founded National Feral Cat Day to raise awareness about feral cats, promote Trap-Neuter-Return, and empower and mobilize the millions of compassionate people who care for them.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increasing Support</div><div class='timeline-text'>More cities and towns across the U.S. began recognizing National Feral Cat Day, boosting support for feral cats and recognising their need for protection.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Legislation Trends</div><div class='timeline-text'>Growing trend for legislation that supports TNR methods, reflecting the increased public awareness of humane treatments for feral cat colonies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Broadening Outreach</div><div class='timeline-text'>Increased focus on educational events on this day, aiming at informing communities about feral cats and how to effectively and humanely manage feral cat colonies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Events spread globally, showing an increase in interest and support for feral cat management and welfare worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Movement Growth</div><div class='timeline-text'>Major increase in online events, webinars, and social media activities promoting National Feral Cat Day due to the Covid-19 pandemic.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Adopt a feral cat</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Feral cats live in a harsh environment, so why not give one of these cats a home. Rescue a feral cat from an animal shelter and give it a loving home.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to feral cat rescue</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donate to an organization that helps stray and feral cats. Your money will go towards food, medical care, and other necessities for the cats.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a feral cat spay/neuter clinic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a spay/neuter clinic to help reduce the number of feral cats in your area. Contact your local humane society or veterinarian to organize a clinic and advertise it in your community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create feral cat shelters</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create shelters for stray and feral cats by using recycled materials like cardboard boxes, plastic tubs, or wooden pallets that can be used as shelters. Place them in safe areas and line them with straw for warmth.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate others about feral cats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Educate your friends and family about the plight of feral cats. Share stories about how they can help out the population of feral cats in their community.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Feral cats provide a natural form of pest control</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Feral cats are a natural and effective way to keep rats, mice, and other pests away from your home or business. Feral cats hunt these rodents and help keep their populations under control without the need for harmful traps and toxic poisons.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Feral cats help reduce the strain on animal shelters</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By providing food and shelter to feral cats, you are helping reduce the number of cats that end up in overcrowded animal shelters. Although they can't be adopted as pets, feral cats still deserve our compassion and care.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Feral cats foster community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Taking care of feral cats has become an important pastime for many communities around the world. As people come together to care for these animals, it helps build relationships between neighbors, fosters a sense of unity, and creates a stronger bond among those who participate in this worthwhile activity.</p></div></div>
National Feral Cat Day is celebrated on October 16th every year. In 2024 National Feral Cat Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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