Welcome to my webliography! Here, you can find additional information regarding the three main topics of my second free choice area covering stray cats. Happy researching!
How to Tell if a Cat is a Stray
- Here is a page by Alley Cat Allies that covers the main differences between stray cats and feral cats in a helpful chart! This page also defines some common terms and links to your next step depending on what type of cat you have found.
- This is an article by Pets on Broadway that discusses ways to tell if a cat is a stray, and includes a short checklist, concluding with an FAQ section and tips regarding collared cats.
- Here is an article by Petfinder that covers 5 main steps when it comes to helping stray cats, told through Carol’s personal story and course of action.
- This is an article from Pet MD that covers the basics regarding feral cats-what one is, how to care for a feral/stray cat, and the degrees of “wildness”.
- This helpful article by The Cat Site covers the basic definitions and differences between stray and feral cats, as well as how to “tame” a feral cat, and a short introduction to the TNR Method
Helping Sick or Injured Cats
- Here is a short article from Alley Cat Allies that contains a list of quick and easy ways to help stray cats you believe are sick or injured, and includes a helpful link to feral-friendly and low costs veterans in your area.
- Here is a page by Pet Helpful that details how to tell if a stray cat is healthy, and how to catch one if you feel they need help. This site also instructs how to easily figure out if a cat has rabies, complete with a simple list and a video of common rabies symptoms.
- This is a helpful article by the Humane Society that details what to do in the event you find a lost or stray animal that you feel needs help, and how to handle the situation in a way that doesn’t overwhelm you or your new furry friend.
- Here’s a blog post from Paws and Effect that covers answers and suggestions in a script format regarding caring for/helping an injured feral cat as well as some tips on getting them to the vet.
- Here is an informative article from NBC’s Clear the Shelters discussing what to do if you find an animal you believe is stray, told in 8 easy steps!
- This is an article by Web MD Pets that first introduces the problem of stray/feral cats (and how the overpopulation situation can easily escalate if left untreated) before discussing how stray cats live and how to tell if a cat is stray, concluding with how you can get involved through TNR programs, becoming a colony caretaker, volunteering, and more.
- Here is a blog post by Pets on Mom.me that covers a variety of symptoms of a feral cat illness, grouped under categories that detail common symptoms, respiratory distress, and how you can help.
Helping Cats in Harsh Conditions
- Here is a page from Alley Cat Allies that provides information on how to help strays in harsh winter conditions, complete with mini lists regarding how to feed stray cats, how to make them a shelter, and some general safety tips.
- This is an article by Pet MD that details ways to help homeless cats throughout the winter by providing food and shelter, introduced with a paragraph encouraging your aid during the cold season.
- Here’s an article by the ASPCA of the top ten tips in regards to caring for feral cats and their colonies during the cold, winter months, and how to provide adequate food and shelter while also encouraging community participation!
Alina's Stray Cat Advice and Rescue 