A colony of feral cats living in Burtonsville, MD desperately needs to be relocated! Their caretaker is no longer able to provide for them and the cats must find a new place to call their home. All of the 20 cats have been trapped-neutered-returned and cared for over the past few years, so it is imperative that these kitties find a new place to live. We are asking anyone with a farm, horse stable, or a few acres of land who is willing to give one or more of these cats a home to please contact us. Individuals who participate agree to confine the cats to an area of the barn for at least the first two weeks, thus increasing the likelihood that the cats will consider this their new "home" and stay put. After that, all the cats need is a safe shelter from weather and regular food and water. The reward for the barn owner - superior and dependable rodent control! What is a "feral" cat? A cat that was born outside and has never lived with humans, or one that was a house cat, became lost, and has gone without human contact long enough to become unsocialized to humans. It is a cat that reverts back to living on instincts. Feral simply means "wild" or "untamed." Even no-kill shelters, like ACR, are unable to place feral cats in homes. They will never be a family pet or companion animal. These beautiful cats (which number in the thousands in PG County alone), deserve to spend their days living the best life we humans can provide for them and it doesn't take much. These cats are ready for a new "home" and will gladly work hard for their room and board. They are truly experts in their field, making it clear to all mice that they are not welcome. So, if you are tired of the "rat race" and would like to adopt one or several barn cats (neutered and vaccinated), please call Alley Cat Rescue at 301-277-5595 or e-mail for more details. If you are unable to adopt at the moment, you can still help by providing a monetary contribution or by donating much-needed items like food, blankets, newspaper, litter, and cat toys. Every little bit helps. Thank you! You are participation and support is greatly appreciated! About Alley Cat Rescue Alley Cat Rescue is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the welfare of stray and feral cats. ACR has operated spay clinics in Mexico and spayed/neutered over 22,000 in MD. We are a no-kill shelter and we strongly advocate TNR programs for feral cats. We operate an adoption program at a local PetSmart store. ACR has been awarded the Independent Charities of Americas "Best in America" Seal of Approval, and our newsletter has won many awards from the Cat Writers Association. For more information visit our website at www.saveacat.org. |
