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"Steph" wrote in message
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On Thursday, 8 October 2015 10:00:38 UTC+1, News wrote:
In message , Rod Speed
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Feral cats won't use it, you watch.


I think this is a problem of description, always assuming Steph does not
live under a bridge. Steph describes the cats as feral strays, but they
must be one or the other, not both. Feral cats are domestic type cats
(i.e. not true wildcats), but born in the wild with no human contact.
Steph describes the cats in question as being dumped, so they are
strays, not feral, although subsequent generations of dumped cats may be
feral.

Either way, strays and, eventually, most feral cats will respond to
human contact, such as food and shelter. None of which addresses
Steph's original question. My answer would be to attempt to domesticate
the cats first, that is befriend them by supplying food and water, then
worry about shelter. Cats are clever enough to find shelter.


Thank You. Yes feral was the wrong word. Excuse my bimboness,
my brain is not work due to it being the 5th day smoke free. Back
on the subject. I do feed these strays as I feel sorry for them. If I
were to take them all in I would be renounced as the wierd cat lady.


You will be if you build them a cubby house too.

Even just feeding them will see that happen.

This was the only option I can think of to give them some shelter.


Bet they don't use it. They likely will be happy to move in with
you tho, particularly if you organise things so they can't get out.