Is it possible to adopt a feral cat and how?

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell

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So I've got a pack rat problem that's been going on far too long. I think it's causing my dog to have an ongoing ringworm problem. I just got back from the vet, this was the third time in just a few months I've had to take Marvin in, long story short, the vet said to get a feral cat and that would take care of any rodent issues I'm having. I'm not sure if he was being serious though. There is a lot of coyotes in the area, seems like it would get eaten up for sure. Any thoughts on the matter? Should I go looking for a feral cat? Seems like I would be adding another problem to the list lol.
 
you should probably get your house fixed, if you dont own, and you rent call the landlord or move.
a cat doesnt solve these issues, you need to fix your property so it doesnt get infested which it already by the sounds of it is.
 
sunni said:
you should probably get your house fixed, if you dont own, and you rent call the landlord or move.
a cat doesnt solve these issues, you need to fix your property so it doesnt get infested which it already by the sounds of it is.
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Yeah I was thinking it seemed like a silly idea, but that has never stopped me before.
I've been doing quite a bit of research, and it seems the only way to get rid of pack rats is to destroy all of the nests, and try to make it very unpleasant for them so they won't want to move back in. Poison could do more harm than good, seems that pack rats have an impeccable immune system especially towards a variety of rodent poisons on the market.
I would love to call the land Lord and just let them deal with it, but am too paranoid with my grow and all, even though I have my ppl, I never actually asked permission from the landlord. So I'd like to try to handle it myself.
It's definitely gotten out of control. I plan on spending this next week trying to do whatever I can. I'll need to thoroughly clean out the sheds, and somehow drill some metal plates over the holes that there getting in and out from. It'll be tricky cause there's a pipe coming in where they have made their holes, so I'll just have to figure it out I guess.... Getting a feral cat just sounds so much easier lol...
In my experience the easier way is usually a waste of time. But then again, I usually have to learn things the hard way /facepalm
 
youre subjecting yourself and your dog depending on if you have children or wife as well, to alot of disease if you dont get this problem fixed.
a cat isnt going to do shit for your infestation .

you got a few choices
1. get it treated properly but calling your landlords or an exterminator
2. DIY fix it yourself find every hole on the exterior and interior and fill it., while laying down traps (fixing the holes on inside and outside may break your lease depending on your lease , and oyu may loose your security deposit)
3. move

its one thing to have mice, as they are common in winter they come and while hazardous as well they arent as bad as rats, a cat isnt going to do anything, for your problem but create more of a mess

you should probably get this done quickly.
 
Glue traps are ruthless please dont do that. That will not control an infestation first off. I understand theyre trespassing, assaulting your dog and causing issues but try something else first. I agree with sunny on repairing your foundation/whatnot.
 
Kind Sir said:
Glue traps are ruthless please dont do that. That will not control an infestation first off. I understand theyre trespassing, assaulting your dog and causing issues but try something else first. I agree with sunny on repairing your foundation/whatnot.
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Glue traps are particularly cruel I'll agree, but to say it won't help control an infestation is not quite true.
The object of controlling an infestation is to start getting rid of the infesting organism (while denying them access to reoccupy) - and glue traps are pretty damn effective at that - just not pretty to watch.

But then again neither is watching a cat deal with a rodent.
 
I wouldnt get a feral anything. There are humane shops set up where you can adopt for almost nothing.
I bought a humane kitty and she loves being outside. But theres plenty of cover for her from owls, javalinas, coyotes and even bobcats. I also worry about rattle snakes.
you can't protect your cat from everything and most of the time nothing ever happens.
No packrats in my place thanks to Ginger. She loves to toy with mice outside too before she bites off their little heads.
 
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I took my cat off the street after feeding him for 3 mths. I deflead him twice beforehand. He has the cat virus. I need to get him injected every 2 mths.

Female cats are better hunters anyway. Jack Russell's were used for rat killing.

We had mice once, I got a rescue cat and he was useless. He only caught one mouse. The traps killed half a dozen.
 
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