One such cat is Lancelot.
He first showed up on my neighbor’s property about 3½ years ago. I fed him whenever he stopped by, but he never stuck around long.
I had to put him on the back burner whenever I needed to prioritize trapping a female cat. But even when I finally had time for him and set out the trap, he just wouldn’t show up.
Eventually, I learned his routine. Lancelot is a smart tomcat with a well-established territory.
He travels half a mile down the road at another colony for his night snack.
My neighbor’s place is his lunch stop.
Two doors down is where he likes to spend the rest of the time with his family — a feral mama cat and her three teenage kittens.
For years, he made his rounds, keeping just out of reach — like he knew the trap was meant for him. But recently, the stars aligned. We finally caught him, got him neutered, and returned him to his colony. Now, Lancelot is back with his family — safe, calmer, no longer driven to roam, fight, or put himself in danger.
The more people who watch out for, feed, and care for stray and feral cats, the safer our community becomes for them. And the less likely they are to suffer neglect, cruelty, or harm.
👉 Every life matters.
👉 Be part of the solution.
🐾 Get your pets fixed.
🐾 Support TNR.
🐾 Keep an eye out and care.
Together, we can give these cats the chance to live peaceful, safe lives — and stop the cycle of overpopulation and suffering.