Feral Cats

Many of the towns in the Pembina Valley have "colonies" of feral (wild) cats living among buildings or structures, both downtown and in neighborhoods. Some residents may have the impression that these feral cats are a nuicance, however, the reality is, these cats are doing a very important job for our communities. Wild cats keep the mice and rat populations under control. For only a few bags of cat food a year, the cost of rodent prevention is minimal.

The key to a healthy feral cat colony is to keep the number of colony members controlled. This means all feral cats need to be sterilized. If you are aware of feral cats living in your area, please take the responsibility to acquire a live trap, catch them and ensure they are spayed or neutered.

The PVHS has a group of volunteers, led by long time member Margaret Dudgeon, that work under the name FERAL FELINE FETCHERS. Over the years, Margaret and her team have trapped, sterilized and released over 200 cats. These efforts have prevented the births of literally thousands of kittens that would potentially be homeless.

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