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I could be violating TOS, I don't know. But the story is that i am currently feeding between 8-10 feral cats in Midway. Florida. I am happy to feed these fur babies. I am happy to do my part. BUT! The are reproducing at a rapid rate.This a very small community in rural Florida. There are no resources to help me. I want to catch and Spay/neuter these animals. I have 3 humane traps, but no resources to afford to apay/neuter these feral cats and nothing is in my area to help. I have set up a gofundme account and would like to advertize to get about $500 to spay/neuter these wonderful animals. Can you please help? http://www.gofundme.com/tcsdpw
shenmue
(38,503 posts)I ave contacted my local councilman and he has promised to help. I am feeding so many babies here and they just need to be spayed/neutered. I am an hourly waged nurse. I support a disabled spouse and just can't afford to spay/neuter almost a dozen. cats. Though I am willing to catch them and do what i can with local shelters. I have reached ot and because I make too much money (LOL) I am not eligible for a discount rate. I understand their fund is limited, but in the mean time. My populations grows and grows. I know it is because I feed them. But what else can I do? Sit by and watch them die?
http://www.gofundme.com/tcsdpw I know this is off topic. But I need help.
steve2470
(37,457 posts)post another one just like it in General Discussion. GD tends to be very busy and some people do not come in the Lounge.
mackerel
(4,412 posts)I worked for a Veterinarian for five years and he always said feed strays or ferrals a very small amount. Feed them enough just to get by and they won't be in constant reproduction cycle.
But I can't stand by and watch them die. i need help to trap/spay/neuter and release. The are all so beautiful and unique. There are two tortoiseshells, Split face and Mother girl. Then there is a tom named Silver man. I am pretty sure he s the father of Oreo and Jelly Bean. two beautiful Jellicle cats. And there is the lone orange and white pretty boy. I can't let them starve. Recently both mama cat and split face have had litters. I don't know where they are. Probably in the vacant lot behind my house. But I HAVE to feed them I MUST do what I can. I need help trapping and spay/neutering and releasing.
mackerel
(4,412 posts)other cats or raccoons, infections, abscesses, fighting, cars, etc
Lunabell
(5,920 posts)I have to feed them! I have to! Their little lives matter.
mackerel
(4,412 posts)but that may take time. In the meantime only leave out a little food so they won't have more litters. Just my opinion is all.
Lunabell
(5,920 posts)But just can't do that. I probably gorge them. I feed them twice a day. I can't help myself. Silverman recently presented with huge wounds on his neck. I knew that the least I could do was provide nutrition. He has since healed. I have to do what I can do.
mackerel
(4,412 posts)Cats abscess easily.
Lunabell
(5,920 posts)They are totally feral. When I get them to the Spay/Neuter Animal Aid Society. Each will get a good check up, medicated properly for their problems, spayed/neutered and vaccinations.