On Sun, 18 Feb 2007 17:46:25 GMT, wrote:


"cavedweller" wrote in message
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On Feb 17, 11:57 pm, "
wrote:
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If these are feral cats, then they should be delivered to the nearest
animal shelter for humane disposal.

It's worked for me.

Killing feral cats is pointless- another one just takes over the territory,
and the supply is basically endless. In this weather, if you can rig up a
freeze-proof hose, and soak it a couple of times, it'll learn not to hang
around.

aem sends...

The supply is "basically endless" because pet owners don't take
responsibility for spay & neuter. Much more education is required,
and even so, there will always be selfish people, alas.

Meantime, you might call your local shelter and see if they will
give/rent you a humane trap, or even bring one out. It couldn't hurt
to ask. By continuing to let the feral cats breed, you multiply the
problem geometrically.

Aspasia