Low cost spay/neuter for feral cats in Northwest Indiana
If you trap a feral cat and remove it, another one will move into his place. Trap, neuter, return (TNR) is a humane way to control the cat population in your neighborhood.
Fixed cats are territorial and tend to keep out other cats. (Not to mention, no more mouse problem!)
What is the difference between a stray cat and a feral cat?
Observe the cat's appearance and behavior. A stray cat is likely to approach you, although usually not close enough for you to touch him. If you put food down, a stray cat will likely start to eat it right away. A stray cat is often vocal, sometimes talking insistently, and may look disheveled, as if unused to dealing with conditions on the street. A stray cat may be seen at all hours of the day.
A feral cat is silent, will not approach humans, and generally will be seen only from dusk to dawn, unless extraordinarily hungry and foraging for food. A feral cat has adapted to conditions and is likely to appear well groomed. If you put food down for a feral cat, he will wait until you move away from the area before approaching the food.