As dedicated cat lovers, PFA volunteers all have their own warm fuzzy little pet cats to love and cherish. We wish for responsible and loving homes for every cat out there that needs one. But we know the reality is that there is a serious cat overpopulation in Regina, and many, many cats live and fend for themselves on the streets.
There is a lot of misperception about feral cats - that they are wild, nuisances, diseased - not to mention many people don't even believe they exist in our city. We know otherwise.
Our dedicated feral team members are out on the streets and in back alleys every day of the year, rain or shine, maintaining our feral colonies, feeding the cats, building shelters, and performing Trap/Neuter/Release activities that lead to significant reductions in the number of cats on the street.
The feral team knows these cats well, and they respect and care for each one as an individual being. When one passes away, they mourn the loss as much as if it were there own pet .
Please take a moment to read about some of our long-term feral colony members who recently succumbed to the hardships of life on the street. You will see that they are marvelous creatures in their own right. They have unique personalities and traits and they form relationships with other cats and the people who care for them. Remember these cats the next time you hear someone suggest that all feral cats should be euthanized. There are better solutions!
http://www.people4animals.ca/index.php?docID=233 - Sylvestre, PFA mascot and much loved feral cat
http://www.people4animals.ca/index.php?docID=232 - Tidbit, a beautiful girl known for her feisty personality and her possessiveness of her boyfriend, Tripod
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