Stray cat dilemma...

Nationwide8

I know there are cats lovers on here so what would you do ?

I live in a Flat,we cannot have pets.
For a few years I have been feeding a stray cat every day that gradually over the years very very slowly has now got to the point she will let me pet her

Life circumstances mean I will probably move in the next year or two and to somewhere I cannot have pets.....

Is there anyone from the Cats Protection League on here who could advise

She hasn't been checked for a microchip as no one can get near her except me.

Anyone any advice....do I leave her if I move ? Or what else can I do ??

Lilyjade

It's lovely that you have been looking out for her and that you are thinking about her well in advance of your move.

I suggest you contact some smaller rescues, as there are ones about that are sanctuaries and take in feral cats to live on site. Where I volunteer we have 40 odd feral cats, (although some are not so feral).

Taking in a feral can be a time consuming process as you can't just release them into the group, so get her on the waiting lists as soon as possible.

Make sure you explain the situation honestly about when you plan to move, why you can't just leave her, how long you have been caring for her, etc. While ferals can survive without human intervention, it appears she has come to rely on you and is probably getting on in years, so be sure to stress this to them. Also check that the rescue won't discriminate if she does have a virus such as FIV.

You might have to speak to a few rescues, but hopefully one will be able to help you.

Nationwide8

Thanks for the reply Lilyjade....what is FIV ?

I will investigate if there are any cat sanctuaries near me and then if they would take a feral cat.

Lilyjade

FIV is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. Some rescues will test for this and if a cat tests positive will pts. However it's a really misunderstood virus and shouldn't result in a cat being pts.

Hope you can find somewhere to help your little feral.

gettingready

Not sure where in UK are but Celia Hammond often traps feral cats and rehomes them where they will be safe and looked after.

http://www.celiahammond.org/