
What about feral kittens?įeral kittens can often eventually be adopted into homes, but they must be socialized at an early age. Their instinct to escape at all costs can make them dangerous to handle and puts them at risk for injuring themselves. Can feral cats be adopted?Ī traditional shelter is not a good place for adult feral cats because they are extremely afraid of humans. Like wild animals, they should not be handled without following instructions from feral cat groups or shelters.


A feral cat is typically the wild offspring of a domestic cat, or a domestic housecat who was abandoned and over time has become un-socialized and extremely fearful of humans.įeral cats are present in every community, and it is almost impossible to rehabilitate and re-socialize them so they can become a part of a family, unless there is intervention at a young age.
