Feral/Stray Cats
For more details about information regarding feral/stray cats, please visit: alleycat.org
What to do if you find kittens:
Kitten season primarily occurs in the spring and summer, although kittens are born year-round. In order to prevent unnecessary abandonment, please do not disturb the kittens. The mother cat will not approach her kittens if you are within close proximity of her nest. As a survival tactic, the mother cat will move her kittens numerous times within the first weeks and may be in the process of moving them to a better suited location. The mother cat will also need to leave the kittens in order to feed or relieve herself. If you have not seen the mother cat within a 24 hour period, contact our office at (714) 741-5565 for further instructions.
Similar to wildlife, cats are considered free roaming animals. If you do not want cats on you property, we recommend that residents take the following steps:
- Keep trash cans covered at all times
- Consider motion activated sprinklers or lighting
- Remove pet food dishes after feeding
- Don’t attract wildlife/cats by feeding them
- Consider animal repellant products
- Remove sources of potential shelter (trim bushes, remove boxes, secure sheds and garages, etc)