Guidelines
Can Kitty Angels take my cat?
We do not take cats in from the public. We focus our efforts on the care and management of Feral Cat Colonies.
If you have two cats who have lived in the same household, it is recommended that you find homes for them together. Cats form very close bonds with one another and it is very traumatic not only when they are rehomed, but when they are separated.
Suggestions for finding a new home for your cat include contacting Veterinarians, asking friends and neighbors, putting up flyers in pet stores and at work, ads in local new papers or Craig’s list. Ask for an adoption fee and references, as well as interviewing prospective owners. Be very selective so that your pet goes to a good home with a loving family. Unfortunately, there are people out there who will harm your pet, including some who may end up as research subjects, dog bait, snake food, etc.
Never adopt out on the same day that people show interest. This will allow both the prospective owner and you to think about the decision.
I have kittens. Will Kitty Angels take them?
Kitty Angels does not take kittens from the public. We focus our efforts on the care and management of Feral Cat Colonies.
Kittens are fairly easy to find homes for. Try to adopt out in pairs because kittens become bonded. Additionally, explain to prospective owners that kittens adopted out in pairs work out better as they will have playmates.
Suggestions for finding homes for kittens include contacting Veterinarians (some actually will adopt out from their practice), asking friends and neighbors, putting up flyers in pet stores and at work, ads in local newspapers, or Craig’s list. Ask for an adoption fee and references, as well as interviewing prospective owners. Be very selective so that your pet goes to a good home with a loving family. Unfortunately, there are people out there who will harm your pet, including some who may end up as research subjects, dog bait, snake food, etc.
Never adopt out on the same day that people show interest. This will allow both the prospective owner and you to think about the decision.
I have a Feral Cat Colony on my property. Can Kitty Angels relocate this colony?
Kitty Angels does not relocate Feral Cat Colonies, nor do we recommend it. Feral Cats are very territorial and they have selected their location based on a food source. A Feral Cat Colony should never be moved unless the safety of the cats is in jeopardy. Additionally, relocating Feral Cat Colonies is difficult and does not ensure that the cats will remain at the new location. Some cats may attempt to return to their original colony and get lost in the process.
If the colony must be moved, attempt to move the colony to a nearby location gradually. This can be done by moving the food a short distance every day to the new location. Make sure that you keep the cats’ safety in mind and if there are people complaining about these cats, move the food at night and remove it during the day. Remember, out of sight, out of mind.
If moving the colony to a nearby location is not a possibility, find a suitable location to move them to. This location should not be near busy roads or into areas where there are predators such as coyotes. Feral Cats form a strong bond with one another so all cats must be moved together. Feral Cats being relocated will have to remain confined for a minimum of 1-2 months to ensure that they will remain at their new location. A longer term of confinement is best so that the cats remain in the area. Additionally, confinement allows the cats to get used to their environment and accept it as their new home. Most importantly, make sure that there are no areas for the cats to escape. Cats who escape will most likely try to go back to the territory they were removed from. An outdoor shed, barn or dog kennel make excellent places to hold the Feral Cats until they get accustomed to their new territory. You must ensure that the new Caregiver agrees to not only keep these cats confined, but will provide daily food, water and monitoring. Additionally, it is essential that the new Caregiver familiarize the cats with his/her voice and if possible, other animals in the vicinity. This will get the cats used to their new Caregiver and territory prior to release.