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Can 9 year olds do this?

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Yes, with help and permission from a parent.

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Will my feral cats stay with me at my new home when I release them?

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If the area surrounding your house has a lot of small, wild game, and if the house has crawl spaces underneath it, maybe. If not, say goodbye when you release them.

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The stay cats by where I work both meow and communicate with me. I have been able to be within a few feet of them. Can they be domesticated?

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Most likely, yes. They may never be as comfortable as cats raised in homes, but they can certainly learn to live in a home.

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The cat I have here is showing signs of feral and stray. She hisses very loudly but lives alone. Is she feral or stray?

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She sounds feral. Feral cats prefer to be on their own, and don't appreciate humans much.

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Can I take in a feral cat?

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If you're sure it doesn't belong to anybody, and you take it to the vet for a medical check, sure! Just be patient, because it will some time for the cat to warm up to you and get comfortable in its new home.

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when do feral cats go into heat?

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They start going into heat around five or six months of age. Some cats can go into heat as late as 10 months or as early as four. The heat cycle is dependent on the seasons.

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I took in a stray cat with the numbers 13 and 16 tattooed in her left ear. If she was a lab animal, how can I get information on her health history or find a previous owner?

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Take her to your local vet or animal shelter. They will be able to check her for a microchip and may be able to interpret her ear tattoos.

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