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While they live outside human homes and exhibit wild behavior, feral cats are not wildlife.

Ferals, as well as strays, are increasingly referred to as "community cats" or "free-roaming cats."

Most feral colonies originate from unneutered stray cats. Ferals are most often found living outdoors in groups known as colonies. The cats in a colony share a common food source and territory and may include not only ferals, but also strays - former pet cats who were recently lost or abandoned and are still tame. If the cat is feral or stray, a voucher is provided by Council to fund the veterinary costs to humanely dispose of unwanted stray or feral cats.A "feral" cat is unsocialized and tends to be fearful of people and keep a distance. If the owner cannot be located or if there is no microchip, they may be handed to animal rescue groups or the RSPCA for rehoming. This includes once trapped not leaving it in the weather, providing it with water whilst it may be trapped and ensuring that the cat is appropriately treated.Īny trapped cats should be taken to a local vet for microchip scanning so if it is a domestic cat, it can be reunited with its owner. Cat traps can be hired from Council's customer service counter at Civic Plaza.įeral cat trapping and management must be done in a way that ensures the welfare of the animal. Council does not require cats to be registered in Palmerston, however we do assist in managing the feral cat population.Ĭouncil offers a cat trap hire service, with a $50 refundable security deposit and one month's free hire to enable residents to manage feral cats.