How to Approach a Stray Cat

OverviewTry to determine whether the cat is stray or feralAvoid petting a free-roaming catUse food and water to lure themBe mindful of your body languageWatch for signs of aggressionPractice road safety during a rescueHow long does it take for a stray cat to trust you?How to secure a stray catWhat to do with a stray catYou'll be hard-pressed to find a US city that isn't home to a stray cat population. According to some estimates, between 60 and 100 million stray cats live in the US. With roughly 85 million pet cats in the US, there are nearly as many stray cats as pet cats. So if you find a helpless feline on the street and you want to help, what's the process? Read on to learn how to tell the difference between a feral and a stray, how to approach a stray cat, and how to care for a stray once you've successfully rescued them.Try to determine whether the cat is stray or feralThere's a big difference between feral and stray cats. Feral cats are essentially wild cats that have lived outs...