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Because of the sheer numbers of cats available for adoption, you’ll be doing what’s best for feral cats by making sure as few as possible are born. But what do you do with the kittens? And what about the cats themselves? Are there homes out there for them?

Adult cats are a hard sell, and not enough homes are out there for friendly, tamed cats, much less wild ones. For the most part, any feral adults you trap will be neutered and released back into the colony. The same is true of any kitten past the “adorable” stage. Once they get leggy and lose that kittenish appeal, you’ll find it nearly impossible to place them, so you probably ought to neuter and release even these youngsters.

If a cat suddenly turns up and seems well fed and in good health, chances are that he is a stray or has been dumped. Many of these cats are friendly — they were pets, after all — and may be the exception to the rule. Even if a little skittish when trapped, these strays will likely settle down quickly and relish a second chance to be a loving pet. By all means try to find an owner through flyers, online ads, lost-and-found groups on social media, and so on, but don’t be disappointed if no one responds.

Young kittens have the best chance of being tamed and placed. If you catch them young enough and take your time, many will tame quite nicely.