Feeding Our Ferals KZN NPC 2022/873200/08

26/02/2025

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🌍🐾 World Spay Day 2025 – A Small Act, A Huge Impact! 🐾🌍

Today, on World Spay Day 2025, we shine a spotlight on the importance of spaying and neutering our feline friends. This simple yet life-saving procedure is the key to reducing the number of unwanted litters, preventing suffering, and improving the overall health and longevity of our beloved cats.

🚨 Why is spaying/neutering so important? 🚨
✔ Prevents overpopulation – Millions of kittens are born into a world where there aren’t enough homes. Many end up abandoned, euthanized or worse—on the streets struggling to survive and suffering.
✔ Reduces roaming & risky behaviors – Unsterilized cats wander in search of mates, increasing the risk of getting lost, injured, or killed by cars and predators.
✔ Prevents disease & improves health – Spaying and neutering lower the risk of certain cancers, infections, and deadly feline diseases like FIV and FeLV, which are often spread through fighting and mating.
✔ Creates a safer, calmer environment – Fixed cats are less likely to spray, fight, or display aggressive behaviors, leading to happier, more harmonious homes and neighborhoods.

Feeding Our Ferals KZN NPC have seen firsthand the struggles of unsterilized cats/ferals—lost, sick, or injured, all because they weren’t given this basic care. We do our best to help, but responsibility starts with you. If you love your cat, spay or neuter them—it’s a simple act with a massive impact.

🙌 How can you help?
💙 Sterilize your own pets – Kittens can be fixed as early as 4-6 months. Don’t wait until it’s too late!
💙 Support TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs – Help control feral cat populations humanely.
💙 Educate & advocate – Encourage your friends, family, and community to sterilize their pets.
💙 Donate – Many rescue groups work tirelessly to spay/neuter feral and abandoned cats. Every contribution helps!

🐾 Together, we can make a difference! On this World Spay Day, let’s commit to a future where every cat is loved, cared for, and protected. Spay & neuter—it saves lives! 💕

22/02/2025

🐾 Another Happy Ending! 🐾

Lost but never forgotten—this kitty’s story has a happy ending! ❤️

Gizmo went missing at the beginning of January and a bully neighbourhood kitty must have chased him away. After days of searching and hoping, there was no sighting of Gizmo anywhere. Fast forward to 10th February and we had trapped a kitty in our neighbourhood expecting him to be another feral kitty that we have been looking for. But this little boy was trapped instead. We named him Titus and being unneutered (we don't put them back without being steried), so Titus was steried on Friday. We posted again if anyone knew of the owner and to contact us.

It was minutes later I received the call and Titus was their missing Gizmo. He was scheduled to be steried but had disappeared before this could happen. Gizmo has found his family.

He is sporting a new ear clip and no pompoms, but he will be so happy to be reunited with his family again after two months of scavenging to survive.
Whilst in our care, Gizmo did receive 5 star treatment and we are so happy he has found his family.
This little adventurer has finally made it back home where he belongs. Thanks to the power of community, shared posts, and a determined owner who never gave up, this lost kitty is safe and sound.

Every missing cat reunited is a reminder of why we never stop searching!

Welcome home, Gizmo! 🏡🐱💖

Just a reminder to please sterilize your pets! 🙏 Not all endings are happy ones.

19/02/2025

✨ Small Miracles Do Happen! ✨

Monday 17/02/2025 18:18PM, a message came through on our WhatsApp group about a kitty stuck inside someone’s car engine. His rescuers tried the usual tricks to encourage him to get out on his own, but he wasn’t budging. When I arrived at the scene, our dedicated Waterfall Street Patrol patrollers Lotta, David, and Sheldon were already there. They had even removed the car battery, yet the kitty remained trapped.

As we attempted to scruff him, we realized his foot was jammed in a cavity underneath the engine. Lotta had brought some fresh catnip to help calm him, but instead, she just got him a little too high! 😆 While we debated how to safely jack up the car to reach his foot, he suddenly started wriggling, twisted himself around 360, let out a yeowl, and bit himself in the struggle. And then—somehow—he freed himself!🙌

He slowly climbed out of the engine, and as we searched for him with our torches, he didn’t bolt like a typical frightened cat. Instead, he casually walked away, keeping his distance but not running in panic. Given his calm demeanor, we suspected he had climbed into the engine to escape a chasing dog rather than out of pure fear.

We kept his collar and posted on the group, hoping his owner would come forward. Fast forward 19 hours, and we received an unbelievable message—the collar looked just like one worn by a missing cat from Summerveld! 😱What are the odds?😖

His owner rushed to the pin location📍 from where he was the night before, hoping against hope. After just 20 minutes, of calling out his name and walking up and down the road, Zak popped his head out of a drain, by the same driveway - he had recognized his mom’s voice!

This beautiful boy had 🪽angels🪽 watching over him, guiding him to stay put in an unfamiliar place while waiting for his miracle🐾. Zak is now safely back home with his loving family and fur-siblings, ready to see another sunrise.🌅

If this isn’t one of the most exhilarating happy endings🥰, I don’t know what is! These moments are rare, but when they happen, they remind us that miracles—big and small—are real. 💕🐾

18/02/2025

🐾 Responsible Pet Ownership – A Plea from Rescuers 🐾

While many of us in rescue are doing everything we can to sterilize as many feral and stray cats as possible with our limited donations and stretched budgets, we are constantly facing the challenges caused by irresponsible pet owners.
If you choose to let your cat free roam, then it is your responsibility to ensure they are:
✔ Fully vaccinated against preventable feline diseases they could contract from or spread to other free-roaming cats.
✔ Sterilized—females by 4 months and males by 5–6 months—to prevent adding to the already overwhelming population of stray and feral cats.
🚨 No cat should be allowed to roam before sterilization.
An unsterilized roaming cat is more likely to:
⚠ Be a nuisance to neighbours, by fighting with neighbours cats, or simply unwanted spraying
⚠ Be preyed on by predators (eagles or wildlife)
⚠ Get into dangerous fights with other cats or mauled by unfriendly dogs
⚠ Be killed by a car, truck, taxi or any fast-moving vehicle
⚠ Wander too far and go missing
🐱 Instead, consider:
✅ Cat-proofing your garden
✅ Building a catio to give them safe outdoor time
✅ Microchipping your cat to increase the chances of them being returned if lost
💰 The cost of sterilization is not out of reach!
If you save just R200 per month for 5 months, you would have enough to cover a booster vaccination and sterilization. Many welfare organizations offer affordable sterilization rates—reach out to them for assistance! But don’t expect them to fit the bill.
💔 We are overwhelmed with unwanted cats and kittens. Rescues are hemorrhaging resources trying to help those who have no one else (homeless, strays, ferals, abandoned). We cannot take responsibility for owned cats whose guardians fail them.
🙏 Please, be responsible. Make a plan. We all face hard times, but we make sacrifices for the animals in our care. Do the right thing for your pet before they contribute to a larger problem.

Please spare a thought for the innocent and voiceless.
And make a difference!!!*** 💕

17/02/2025

🌟 Random Acts of Kindness Day – February 17 🌟

Kindness costs nothing but means everything! 💙 Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day, a beautiful reminder that small gestures can make a big impact. Whether it's helping a homeless kitty, feeding a hungry feral, or simply offering to sponsor a steri & vacs or a small donation to your local rescue, every act of kindness adds up and help us help the voiceless.

Feeding Our Ferals KZN and many rescues deal with horrific situations every day-through those who care for and feed feral cat colonies, supporting other rescues, and opening our hearts to these kitties in need. A kind word in support of our mission, a share of our posts, or even donating a small amount into our Vet bill can make all the difference.

🐾 Today, let’s celebrate kindness! Maybe leave out some food for a stray, support a local rescue, or just spread some love to those less fortunate homeless kitties.

FEEDING OUR FERALS KZN
First National Bank
Acc: 6303 996 8855
branch: 210835
swift code: FIRNZAJJ
Ref: your name
POP: [email protected]

***While we are always honoured to serve these kitties, we are always grateful to the public for food donations and contributing to vet bills.

Please spare a thought for the innocent and voiceless.

And make a difference!!!*** 💕


If you feel more comfortable donating directly into our vet accounts, please contact us directly for vet banking details. 🥰

12/02/2025

We would like to say a very big thank you to Hill’s Pet Nutrition for this amazing donation of wet food

We are beyond blessed and extremely grateful as we have lots of little mouths to feed

Both myself and Kim cannot express how much this helps to feed our fosters,sanctuary and feral cats.

Much ❤️

12/02/2025

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Fellow NPC Heroes! 🌟

To the other incredible non-profit organizations that dedicate themselves to supporting rescues, tirelessly fundraising for others, and always standing up for the voiceless—we see you, we appreciate you, and we are endlessly grateful for you! 💙🐾

Thank you Jackie Salter for the donation today.

You never ask for anything in return, yet you give so much. Your unwavering commitment makes an immeasurable difference in the lives of so many animals in need.

We are especially thankful to be on your list this time, as we were running dangerously low on dry food and desperately needed to feed our feral colonies and sanctuary cats. 🐱🍽️ Your kindness and generosity have lifted a huge weight off our shoulders for a short while and filled many hungry tummies.

🙏 Thank you for being the unsung heroes of animal welfare. Your compassion and dedication are truly inspiring! 💕🐾

12/02/2025

I came across a post on Mandy Lu's page.

This informative post highlights such an important message—one that we can all learn from.

🐾 If you feed them, you must fix them! 🐾

This is the key to preventing the heartbreaking cycle of relentless breeding and suffering. Too often, a one or two stray cats (or feral) turn into 10 or 20, and suddenly, the situation becomes overwhelming for their feeder, leading to desperate pleas for help on social media. 📢💔

The best way to care for your colony is to take responsibility, and maintain the colony - ensure every cat is sterilized to stop the cycle of breeding and unnecessary suffering. ✂️🐱 TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) is the most effective and humane solution. ✔️ Then implement a feeding program - this is your commitment to them for the rest of their lives.

By doing the right thing, you’re giving these cats a better, healthier future. 💕❤️🐾

10/02/2025

Let’s talk about TNR and unsterilized pet cats!

If you trap a cat that’s clearly not feral—vocal, and possibly someone’s cat —what would you do? 🤔

As a passionate advocate of TNR, we firmly believe every cat should be sterilized to prevent unwanted litters and suffering. But it’s frustrating when we trap a domestic cat that hasn’t been fixed.

Would you:
🔹 Sterilize, vaccinate, and ear-tip before releasing him back?
🔹 Post in local groups, try to find the owner, and hope they do the right thing?

It’s a tricky situation, and we’d love to hear your thoughts!

01/02/2025

The Challenges of Relocating Feral Cats: Why TNR is the Best Solution

Relocating feral cats may seem like a solution, but it is rarely successful and often creates more problems than it solves.

These are some of the challenges we face:

1. Territorial Instincts
Feral cats are deeply bonded to their home territory, which provides familiar food sources, shelter, and established social structures. When relocated, they often attempt to return, sometimes traveling long distances and putting themselves in danger from traffic, predators, and starvation. Even with a structured acclimation process, there is no guarantee they will remain in the new location.

2. Extreme Stress for the Cats and Caregivers
Relocation requires a confinement period so the cat can associate the new location with food and shelter. However, feral cats—who are not socialized to humans—find confinement incredibly stressful. Many stop eating, become aggressive, or injure themselves trying to escape. This process is equally stressful for the caregivers attempting to manage their well-being.

3. The "Vacuum Effect"
Removing feral cats from an area does not eliminate the presence of cats. Instead, new unsterilized cats will move in to take advantage of available food sources, leading to continued breeding and repopulation. In the end, the problem persists, and the cycle repeats.

4. Increased Risk in a New Environment
A relocated cat must navigate unfamiliar territory, find new food and shelter, and avoid new threats such as predators, unfriendly resident animals, or hostile humans. Many do not survive the transition.

5. Ethical and Welfare Concerns
Animal welfare organizations, caution against relocation due to the significant distress and danger it causes. Unless relocation is the only safe option—such as in cases of immediate threats like construction or poisoning—TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) is always the recommended approach.

What Can You Do Instead?
🔹 Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR): The most humane and effective way to manage feral cat populations. TNR involves humanely trapping cats, sterilizing and vaccinating them, ear-tipping for identification, and returning them to their home territory. This stabilizes the population, reduces behaviors like fighting and spraying, and prevents future litters.

🔹 Provide Food & Shelter: If you're concerned about local feral cats, setting up feeding stations and sheltered areas can help them thrive while reducing their impact on the community.

🔹 Community Education: Encourage responsible pet ownership, including spaying/neutering pet cats to prevent them from adding to the feral population.

Rather than attempting risky and often unsuccessful relocations, focusing on TNR and responsible colony management ensures the best outcome for both the cats and the community.

Citation for a Facebook Post
Stray Cat TNR. "It is not that relocation of feral cats cannot be done..." Facebook, February 1, 2025. https://www.facebook.com/straycattnr.

29/01/2025

🚨 URGENT: This Feline Family Needs Help! 🚨
If you remember my previous post about this little feline family, things have taken a turn for the worse.

🏚️ The property has officially been sold, the transfer has gone through, and tenants have been given one month’s notice to vacate. Construction will begin soon, and I have nowhere to relocate my feral cats.

Meadow and Magic disappeared after their release last week, and I’ve been told that Magic (kitten) has been spotted looking very sickly, I am not sure if he is still alive. Despite searching for him daily, I haven’t been able to find him. Micah, the little girl, is also missing. Meanwhile, I managed to trap Moji on Sunday, who has been crying non-stop for his lost family. I can only get him into Snip Veterinary Clinic for vaccinations on Friday, but he is tamable, and I cannot bring myself to return him to such a dangerous environment.

That still leaves Mia, Maui, and Macy—three fully feral cats (under a year old) —who remain on the property with nowhere to go. I am devastated and at a complete loss for what to do. They need to be stable cats, farm ratters, diary cats, whoever can offer them a safe haven to live out their lives safely, but I have no connections to make that happen.

I am still searching for Micah everyday, hoping I can at least find and remove her before it's too late. I also dont know how much longer I will have access to this property to continue to feed my cats. Thankfully, Kate, my rescue partner, has offered to take in Moji once he is vaccinated and tested for all the nasties, with the hope of taming and eventually homing him. But we simply cannot keep taking in kittens, desperately trying to find them homes, only for them to age out of adoptability.

The last time we intervened at this property, we removed eight cats—two adults and four kittens—whilst also TNR’ing the rest. And yet, somehow, Mia, Maui, Macy, and Meadow appear2 years later, seemingly out of nowhere.

This situation is overwhelming, heartbreaking, and feels utterly impossible. 💔

💔 We need your help! 💔

🔹 Please share their story – The more people who know, the greater the chance of finding them a safe haven.
🔹 Help us find a home for Moji and hopefully Micah if we can find her in time.
🔹 Support our rescue efforts – We desperately need Ultra Pet Kitten and wet food to give these little ones the nutrition they need.
🔹 Sponsor a vaccination or contribute towards their eventual sterilization to ensure they have a fighting chance.

Every share, every donation, every bit of support makes a difference. 🙏 Please help us give them the future they deserve!

📩 DM if you can help! 💕

Please help donate any amount:
Snip Veterinary Clinic
FNB
CHEQUE Acc: 62754991711
Ref FOFKZN
Pop to 0672043391
Or
Feeding Our Ferals KZN NPC 2022/873200/08
First National Bank
Acc: 6303 996 8855
branch: 210835
swift code: FIRNZAJJ
Ref: TNR
POP: [email protected]

27/01/2025

🐾 Pets Are Not Disposable Possessions 🐾

It’s heartbreaking 💔 and infuriating how many people treat their pets like disposable possessions. A pet is a living, breathing soul 🐕🐈 that depends on YOU for love, care, and protection. When you bring a pet into your life, it’s a commitment for their lifetime – not just until it’s inconvenient for you.

How do you sleep at night 😡 knowing you’ve abandoned an animal that trusted you, loved you, and relied on you? How do you justify moving to a new home 🏠 and leaving them behind, forcing them to fend for themselves – scared, hungry, and vulnerable? Do you really think they’ll “be fine” on the streets, or does their fate simply not matter to you?

If you cannot provide a safe, stable environment for your pet, don’t get one in the first place! It’s YOUR responsibility – not someone else’s – to:
🔸 Ensure they are sterilized 🏥 to prevent contributing to the overwhelming stray population.
🔸 Vaccinate them 💉 to protect them (and other animals) from deadly diseases.
🔸 Include them in your plans if you’re moving 🚚 or rehome them responsibly if absolutely necessary, but dont rely on rescues to pick up the pieces of your disgusting choices.

Your pet didn’t choose you. YOU chose them!!!! That choice comes with love, commitment, and accountability. Abandoning them isn’t just cruel – it’s unforgivable. 😔

Pets are family 🏡❤️, not toys 🧸 or objects to discard when life gets tough. If you can’t understand this, then you have no business owning an animal.

Do better. They deserve better. 🐕🐾💔

25/01/2025

It was a truly beautiful service! Margi, you’ve left so many of us with cherished memories💜 and plenty of good laughs😂. We hope you’re finally getting the rest you so richly deserve—though, knowing you, you’re probably already rallying the troops and organizing something spectacular over the rainbow bridge🌈! 😆😂

Your absence leaves an undeniable void, but we know the team at Mazarat Animal Rescue will do their absolute best to carry on your legacy and make you proud.

It was an honor to have known you, Margi Rae, and we are so grateful for the wisdom and guidance you shared with those of us in rescue.

Rest in peace, special lady. 💕🪽🕊🐾

16/01/2025

Heartbreak and Disappointment: The Loss of a Precious Feral Speckles

Today, I was devastated to learn that one of my beloved ferals was brutally killed by two stray dogs that ambushed her. As if that heartbreak wasn’t enough, I also discovered that a nearby security guard had disposed of her remains by throwing her down a stormwater drain as though she were mere trash😡. This callous act has left me furious and deeply hurt.

For the past four years, I have poured my heart into TNR (trap-neuter-return) efforts for my feral colonies, working tirelessly to control their numbers and provide them with a better quality of life. These guards, who see me every day feeding and caring for the cats, know my dedication. Yet, they failed to inform me of her tragic death—waiting two weeks before saying anything. This lack of compassion and respect appalls me.

Have we, as humans, truly lost all empathy for other living beings? Do we view feral cats as so insignificant that their lives are discarded without a second thought? These ferals didn’t choose their circumstances; they are victims of neglect, born into a harsh world because people fail to sterilize their pets. The problem has spiraled out of control, especially in industrial and commercial areas, where many see feral cats as vermin rather than creatures struggling to survive.

What kind of society are we becoming, Where selfishness outweighs compassion, humanity has lost its soul, where our hearts have grown so cold that the suffering of innocent animals goes unnoticed or is actively ignored? Worse still, some take pleasure in or feel no remorse for their suffering and demise.

What hurts the most is the indifference of the people who see me daily, who know how much I care, yet fail to inform me when something happens to one of my ferals. These are cats I have sterilized, vaccinated, and fed out of my own pocket without any assistance. And when tragedy strikes, I am left in the dark—unable to provide the dignity of cremation or a proper burial, denied the chance to grieve and find closure.

To those who choose to look the other way, who fail to act, and who treat these lives as disposable, you have failed to uphold even the simplest form of humanity. These animals deserve better. And to those who remain silent in the face of their suffering, you reinforce the very apathy that allows this cruelty to continue.

I am deeply disappointed in the lack of empathy and compassion. If nothing else, let this be a reminder of the importance of caring for the vulnerable, of taking responsibility for the animals in our communities, and of treating every life with respect. I will continue to fight for these voiceless beings, even when it feels like the world has turned its back on them.

🌈Rest In Peace Baby Girl🕊🐾
I am so sorry I wasn't there to retrieve your body and take you home to bury.
You will never be forgotten!💔
Your Life Did Matter To Me!!!😭

Forgive me for my angry post but I am so angry right now 😡and sad at the loss of my feral 😭

16/01/2025

Building a Haven for My Indoor Rescue Cats

Creating a sanctuary for my rescue cats is a labor of love, and ensuring they have endless stimulation is always a priority. Recently, I’ve been working tirelessly on a skybridge for them—a special space where they can safely enjoy sunny days, bask in the sunlight, and embrace a little bit of the outdoors. \yes they have catios and The Cat Shack, but I am doing away with the cat walk and have built an alternative into the catios.

It’s been a project filled with blood, sweat, and more than a few aching muscles, but every effort is worth it to see them happy and content. While the skybridge is complete, I still need to add roof sheeting to protect them fully, in the future. Like everything in rescue, it's a process—one step at a time.

With a long list of 9 TNRs this year and only 2 done so far, balancing everything can be a challenge. But the joy and comfort this will bring to my beloved rescues keep me motivated to push forward.

To everyone who supports, cheers on, or even just understands the work and dedication it takes to care for rescued cats—thank you! Your encouragement means the world as I continue to create a safe, enriching environment for these precious souls. 💕🐾

I cannot bring my ferals home with me, but the kits I do care for and share my life with, I will always find ways to improve and stimulate as some may know how I love to DIY myself.

Enjoy the pics😁😁😁

Just excuse the mess - never got round to the aesthetics yet, was too excited to take the photos🤣

15/01/2025

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12/01/2025

Heartfelt Prayers for All Affected by the California Wildfires 🙏

We are deeply saddened by the immense loss caused by the wildfires, particularly the devastating impact on wildlife and all animals. Countless innocent creatures have lost their lives, and so many more are displaced, injured, or left homeless in the aftermath.

Our hearts ache for the wildlife whose habitats have been destroyed, for the pets, farm animals and wildlife caught in the chaos, and for the ferals who silently endure these harsh conditions. Their suffering is a tragic reminder of how fragile and interconnected life truly is.

To the brave rescuers and organizations working tirelessly to save and care for these animals, we are in awe of your courage and selflessness. Your compassion brings hope and comfort in the midst of so much loss.

We also hold in our thoughts the first responders fighting the flames, risking their lives to protect what remains. Your dedication is a light in these darkest moments.

To everyone affected by this tragedy—those who have lost homes, loved ones, everything—we stand with you. May you find strength and solace as you face these unimaginable challenges.

We pray for the injured, the homeless, and for relief and healing for all life touched by this disaster. The world mourns with you and holds you close in thought and prayer.

Stay safe, and may hope and resilience guide all through these difficult times. 🌍❤️

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