Oscar De La Huerte answered
The answer to your question really depends on what you mean by 'dispose'.
Guidelines for dealing with feral cats are usually based around a procedure known as TNR or Trap, Neuter, Return.
Whilst not all local councils offer TNR services, you'll find that most areas have some sort of cat welfare charity that will be willing to give you assistance.
Whatever you decide to do, I would advise that you opt for the most sensitive and humane approach. 'Disposing' of a cat by harming it or treating it cruelly is not only immoral, it is also punishable by a custodial sentence or a fine.
How to deal with feral cats
The TNR approach that I mentioned above is the best recognized way to deal with a feral cat. It involves:
The main benefit that this approach has is that it allows authorities to manage the feral cat population. Often, the biggest problem that feral cats pose is that their uncontrolled breeding leads to an unmanageable population which ends up spreading parasites and disease.
As far as deterring feral cats from visiting your property goes - there are a number of products available from most pet stores that are rather effective. These range from chemical sprays through to noise-based repellents.
Guidelines for dealing with feral cats are usually based around a procedure known as TNR or Trap, Neuter, Return.
Whilst not all local councils offer TNR services, you'll find that most areas have some sort of cat welfare charity that will be willing to give you assistance.
Whatever you decide to do, I would advise that you opt for the most sensitive and humane approach. 'Disposing' of a cat by harming it or treating it cruelly is not only immoral, it is also punishable by a custodial sentence or a fine.
How to deal with feral cats
The TNR approach that I mentioned above is the best recognized way to deal with a feral cat. It involves:
- Catching the cat
- Neutering it
- Releasing it back into the wild
The main benefit that this approach has is that it allows authorities to manage the feral cat population. Often, the biggest problem that feral cats pose is that their uncontrolled breeding leads to an unmanageable population which ends up spreading parasites and disease.
As far as deterring feral cats from visiting your property goes - there are a number of products available from most pet stores that are rather effective. These range from chemical sprays through to noise-based repellents.
