Which practice aligns with the standard protocol for feral cat intake?

Which practice aligns with the standard protocol for feral cat intake?

• A. Release immediately into the environment without intake.
• B. Approach quickly to grab the cat with minimal PPE.
• C. Use humane traps, minimize handling, wear PPE, and contact cat program or licensed rehabilitator for intake.
• D. Perform intake after confining the cat in a small enclosure with no supervision.

Answer: (C)

Safety and proper handling during feral cat intake emphasize using humane traps, minimizing handling to reduce stress and injury, wearing appropriate PPE to protect staff, and coordinating with a cat program or licensed rehabilitator for intake. This approach protects both people and animals, ensures the cat can receive appropriate medical evaluation and humane processing, and aligns with established protocols for feral cat management. Releasing immediately without intake, grabbing a feral cat with little protection, or confining it without supervision all risk safety and welfare and do not follow standard procedures.

Safety and proper handling during feral cat intake emphasize using humane traps, minimizing handling to reduce stress and injury, wearing appropriate PPE to protect staff, and coordinating with a cat program or licensed rehabilitator for intake. This approach protects both people and animals, ensures the cat can receive appropriate medical evaluation and humane processing, and aligns with established protocols for feral cat management. Releasing immediately without intake, grabbing a feral cat with little protection, or confining it without supervision all risk safety and welfare and do not follow standard procedures.