About Barn Cats (Feral)

Local adoptions only--within a 50 mile radius of Quail Valley/Menifee, southwest Riverside County. We have young adult feral cats available for adoption that were rescued as strays and from other situations where they received no socialization, such as too many cats and/or hoarding. You do not have to be afraid of a feral cat; it is afraid of you and will not attack or hurt you. Feral cats are no trouble and basically try to avoid human contact. Feral cats are not wildlife; they can't fend for themselves like a squirrel or raccoon. They are domesticated animals that are feral through no fault of their own. The life of a stray or feral cat is a life of suffering and starvation. Feral cats are 'wild' offspring of domestic cats and are primarily the result of pet owners' abandonment or failure to spay and neuter their animals, allowing them to breed uncontrolled. A feral cat is an unsocialized cat. Either he was born outside and never lived with a human family, or he is a house cat that has strayed from home or was abandoned and over time has become profoundly distrustful and afraid of humans. A feral cat cannot be picked up by a human and feral cats are very difficult to catch. Even though the cat is wild, it deserves to live. If taken to a shelter, a feral cat will be killed. These cats are no trouble and need homes just like any other rescued cats. Young feral kittens are easily tamed and adopted, but feral adult cats are usually terrified of humans. Some can be tamed if someone is willing to work with socializing them, giving them time to adjust, one on one attention, TLC and play. These cats are healthy and have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, received flea/tick treatment and tested negative for feline leukemia virus. Since they have been spayed/neutered, they generally get along with other cats. They stay away and have no contact or interaction with humans. They might come near at feeding time, but they cannot be picked up or petted. They're ready and waiting for new, safe, forever homes. Since most people do not want them as house cats, feral cats are great micers and ideal residents for a home at a farm, stable, barn, ranch or other suitable outdoor environment with shelter where they are protected and/or safe from coyotes and other predators. Caretaker responsibilities for feral cats include providing daily food and water, protection from the elements and veterinary care. The cat will need a brief period of adjustment. Moving to a new home is stressful for anyone, cats included! After several weeks (at least 6 weeks) in secure confinement, the cat will accept its new home and be chasing mice out of your grain with enthusiasm!!! It is recommended and usually works best if 2-3 feral cats are adopted together so that they have companions. Adoption fee is $20 each. Please share/network to help find homes for these cats. If interested in adopting a feral cat, please tell us a little about you, the home you would provide and where you live, etc. Thank you.

Riverside County
Quail Valley, California 92587