When monitoring and caring for cats in a feral colony, if you notice new kittens the goal is to trap them immediately.  They can usually be socialized and adopted into permanent homes, while mama gets spayed and returned to the colony.  That’s what happened to Chipper – she went back to her colony after having what would be her last litter of kittens, which all found good homes.

Another aspect of managing a feral colony is making sure that all of the cats are doing well enough to survive in that environment.  On occasion, either declining health or behavioral issues will make it unfeasible for a cat to remain in their colony.  That’s what happened to Chipper four years later.  Luckily for her, she was in a Shadow Cats colony – and they have a terrific retirement plan!  Chipper now has a comfortable, safe and secure life in the Uptown section of the sanctuary.  She has settled right in, and while she’s pretty reclusive due to her feral background, you can tell that she’s glad to be here…..and happy that Shadow Cats was looking out for her.

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