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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins
I really wish people would not feed feral cats (or racoons, or other wild animals). They are incredibly damaging to neighborhood wildlife populations, such as songbirds, squirrels, and other small animals. As small as they are, they are an "apex predator" in their lilliputian world, and kill more for sport than to feed themselves, especially if you are feeding them. I know it tugs at the heartstrings, but if you really are an "animal lover", the best thing to do is to work towards ridding your neighborhood of feral cats, rather than encouraging their presence by feeding them.
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FWIW Jeff - the Op did state this in his post:
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We've taken each and every one of these critters in to get fixed, get all their shots, etc.
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I did the same thing 9 years ago when a 4 orphan litter showed up at my place. Got 'em all fixed.
That's where the problem is....dumbass pet owners don't spay and neuter!