Lost cats (considered mysterious by ordinary people), we sometimes see them peeking out from under porches, or rushing into abandoned buildings. However, most of them share a common destiny: a short and difficult life. Helping stray cats or abandoned cats is not difficult.

The biggest problem currently faced by stray cats is reproduction!

According to incomplete statistics, there are countless stray cats in China. They are the descendants of cats that were abandoned or lost by their owners, and they do not interact with humans during their growth.

Because a female cat can get pregnant at 16 weeks old, and then give birth to two or three litters a year. If the number of stray cats and related issues is considered, in seven years, a female cat and its kittens can reproduce 420,000 cats.

Stray cats usually live in open spaces, avoiding cars, eating from garbage cans; facing infections, diseases and endless reproduction cycles; suffering from extreme torture in terms of treatment and weather. The lifespan of stray cats, stray cats or abandoned cats is usually short, sometimes only two or three years.

Of course, stray cats will also leave some problems at the door of human homes, including noisy fights, odors, urination to mark territory (also called 'spraying' or 'marking'), fleas, and unavoidable reproduction, all of which will produce more unwelcome cats.

Many experts agree that the best way to help stray cats and cat groups is—spaying.

The TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) aims to reduce the number of unwanted cats by capturing and neutering or castrating them. It is also known as trap-neuter-spay-return or trap-neuter-injuvenate-return, and it has been recognized by ASPCA and humanitarian organizations.

Stray cats and wild cats are brought to veterinary clinics for examination, vaccination and surgical disinfection. After spaying, stray cats or wild cats will return to their familiar environment and hope that volunteers will take care of them. They can provide food and shelter and monitor their condition.

The benefits of spaying: neutered cats often have increased weight and fewer health problems such as breast cancer, testicular cancer and uterine cancer. Caesarean section also reduces the risk of pregnancy. In hot environments, the number of females decreases, which also reduces the danger of cat fights.

Cutting and castrating wild cats provides population control. Fighting and marking behaviors will also be reduced. Ultimately, fewer cats suffering means fewer people suffering from the pain of death or injury of cats.

However, some people have some suggestions that after sterilization, releasing wild cats will only constitute further abandonment, and cannot permanently solve the bigger problem.

However, due to various reasons, re-housing is not feasible. Because cats have a wide territory, a cat that has been re-located may encounter accidents or death on the way home, or may lack food, water or shelter.

Why do some people think it's impossible to tame wild cats or stray cats?

Many people think that wild adult cats cannot be tamed. They are wild animals and often stay away from humans, hide during the day, and it is difficult for them to get along with people after being adopted. This is actually wrong! Many stray cats or wild cats can get along well with people after being adopted and will not have the possibility of not being tamed!

In fact, when we see cats on the road, we can distinguish between stray cats.Stray cats usually run away quickly when they see people, but stray cats or wild cats that are lost or abandoned often feel comfortable with people and often try to live with people—in porches or garages, sheds or backyards.

In fact, we know that kittens, especially those under 8 weeks old, can be socialized. Abandoned and lost cats can also be re-introduced into family life.

However, currently@catMAOdoctorbelieves thatnow TNR is still the most humane and effective long-term solution.The efforts made in the past have indeed brought some help. But still, it is necessary to try some different things, if truly able to manage the gathering places of stray cats, someone feeds cats, takes care of cats, and gives them medical care, provides them with shelter. Of course, this is a certain difficulty!

How to help stray cats or wild cats?

Needless to say, you should get your cat spayed, and truly keep it at home—not only for its safety, but also to prevent it from becoming a wild stray cat lost on the road.

Feeding stray cats and wild cats is generous, but they also need medical care. If you can't manage daily care, at least, sterilize the cat.

Use economic strength to show your concern. A little money can help a cat. By donating, you can greatly change the life of stray cats or wild cats. Contact your nearest humanitarian organizations to see if they have TNR projects; if not, they will know who has.

Spend some time. TNR and similar projects are often operated by non-profit organizations relying on volunteers. If you can't provide help in the clinic, you can contact local veterinarians and businesses.

Adopt a stray cat. If you think you can provide a continuous shelter, food or care for a group of wild cats, please contact your local stray cat association, veterinary clinic or other animal welfare organizations. But before you do this, you must understand that you have the ability to ensure that stray cats can get good help.

As part of civilized society, we have a duty to care for vulnerable, sick or helpless stray animals!

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