What happens to feral cats if I stop feeding them? Will they be okay?

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My neighbor is totally against me feeding my feral cats. He has called the police on me several times, and I am being fined every time he calls the police. I can't afford to keep paying fines, so I have to stop feeding the cats. Where I live, it is against the law to feed feral cats. I am very upset about this and worried about the cats. I have fed them for 4 years. Will they be able to find food on their own? Will they be ok.? Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 5 years and 9 months old | 15 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

They will hopefully be able to find enough food on their own as long although it may be difficult if they have been fed since they were kittens and have not acquired hunting skills. You may want to see if there is a rescue organization near you that could help trap and spay/neuter the cats to decrease the population and even rehome some to work in barns or warehouses as mousers. This is a good resource: https://www.alleycat.org

What happens to feral cats if I stop feeding them? Will they be okay?

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