General Information

Stress in Feral Cats

Feral Kittens

FeLV Testing

Sick Cats/Euthanasia

Trapping Instructions

TRAP/NEUTER/RETURN PROGRAM

Information for Feral Cat Caretakers

FeLV Testing:

Based on research data, WCHS does not test feral cats for Feline Leukemia or FIV because of the low incidence of these diseases (4%). There is also evidence that 70-80% of adults exposed to FeLV survive the initial stage of infection and acquire immunity. In addition, sterilization contains the spread of viruses like FeLV and FIV because it eliminates the primary modes of transmission such as fighting and breeding. Finally, false positives can and do occur.

If you feel strongly that the feral cats you bring in to the program be tested, we offer that option for a suggested donation to cover our costs. However, in the event of a positive result, because of the inability to obtain a second test weeks later, cats that test positive will be euthanized.