The Facts
Living outdoors doesn't mean community cats are living poorly- the outdoors is their natural habitat, and they thrive there. If forced to live indoors, the cat may even become depressed or emotionally unstable.
Community cats rarely hunt or steal, instead scavenging for food and water. They may frequent Dumpsters or the back of restaurants. They may drink rainwater, which, being dirty, could make them sick. Passersby usually don't notice the presence of community cats due to their seclusive nature, making it easy for a careless driver to run over a cat. That's why it's important to notify nearby people of the colony's presence.
Community cats rarely hunt or steal, instead scavenging for food and water. They may frequent Dumpsters or the back of restaurants. They may drink rainwater, which, being dirty, could make them sick. Passersby usually don't notice the presence of community cats due to their seclusive nature, making it easy for a careless driver to run over a cat. That's why it's important to notify nearby people of the colony's presence.
Cat Body Language
Tail: The higher, the better, and the lower, the worse. The higher, the greater the cat is feeling- way up high and twitching is joy, but down low is fear and confusion. A twitching tail means you have the cat's direct attention- but forwards-and-backwards movement is annoyance. A puffed-up tail is always a bad emotion like fear, annoyance, or stress.
Head: If raised high and towards you, the cat likes you. If tucked or bared aggressively, the cat is upset.
Vocalizations, along with hissing, may be aggressive.
Eyes: Blinking, narrowed, or closed eyes communicate trust and respect.
Fur: Ruffled fur can signify annoyance while smoothed-down fur means the cat is calm and dignified.
Head: If raised high and towards you, the cat likes you. If tucked or bared aggressively, the cat is upset.
Vocalizations, along with hissing, may be aggressive.
Eyes: Blinking, narrowed, or closed eyes communicate trust and respect.
Fur: Ruffled fur can signify annoyance while smoothed-down fur means the cat is calm and dignified.