Community Cat Movement  The Educational Wing Of Community Cats United, Inc  

A feral cat is often the offspring of a feral cat and is usually fearful of people and wary, which can make him a poor candidate for adoption. A stray cat once lived in a home, but was lost or abandoned and forced to survive on his own. They often revert to a feral state of mind. Strays however can usually be quickly re-socialized and adopted if homes are available. A pet cat by contrast, is a companion animal owner and home. These cats can fall into 3 categories: Indoor o

Trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) is a program where free roaming cats (unowned) are humanely trapped, sterilized, vaccinated and medically treated, and returned to their outdoor habitats where they were found. If those locations are thought to be unsafe, feral cats (unsocialized to humans) are relocated. This is a last resort though as there is much involved in relocation and the success rate isn't all that good. Kittens still young enough to be socialized, and friendly