[Chickie]

I think we need to make a distinction between true feral cats and those that have had some human socialization, but have been dumped by their owners when no longer wanted. These “throw away cats” are usually left by the side of the road to fend for themselves when they are no longer cute, cuddly kittens. Feral cats have been born in the wild for several generations and have had no close human contact, so naturally they become wild and unruly. Those that have had socialization at one time may be generally fearful of strangers at first, but are easily reintroduced to a normal household and make wonderful pets. No animal, feral or otherwise, should be subjected to wanton cruelty of that kind. I am not against euthanizing feral cats due to over population, but it should be done in a humane manner.