How to Help a Community:
According to ASPCA, an estimated 530,000 stray cats are euthanized in animal shelters every year. That is why it’s so important to educate people on spaying and neutering their animals. If you have a cat colony in your neighborhood there are many ways to help them.
TNR:
If there is a cat colony in your neighborhood you could start by TNRING them (trap, neuter, release) Chances are there are some people who might not know about TNR – so its important to educate people on how to properly take care of these cats. There are many traps that can be purchased to take a kitty to get spayed/neutered. Many vets will vaccinate and “ear tip” a cat and that ear tip is an indication of a fixed kitty.
Feeding:
If you see a colony of cats there is likely a feeder but if there is not one you can help these cats by feeding and giving fresh water daily.
Build A Shelter:
There is many ways to make a shelter for feral/street cats. One way is to use a plastic tub, cut a hole in it, and put straw in the tub to keep these kitties warm. This will provide shelter for them on harsh weather days.
What to do if you find a friendly street cat:
There are outdoor cats that do have owners. if you find a friendly cat that is outdoors you can take to the vet to check for a chip or post on local social media pages to look for owner.