Can somebody offer advice on what I should do about a stray? About a week ago, a sad and very thin cat started hanging out in my parent’s back yard. We felt bad for him so we put out some cat food and water. He looks much better now and seems to have more energy but he NEVER leaves the yard. He runs off if we try to approach him (but he’s back 5 minutes later). He hangs out under the window and looks in often, especially when he knows it’s meal time. We want to catch him and take him to the vet to make sure he is fixed but we’re not sure if we should do this in case he does belong to somebody. Can cats become lost and not find their way home? If so, we will try to find his owner. Also, I’m wondering if he is feral and never had an owner. Is there a way to definitely tell? I’ve heard that most vets won’t work on feral cats. Is this true? We really want to get this cat fixed, especially if he turns out to be a she! Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
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