A feral cat is a descendant of a domesticated cat that has returned to the wild. It is distinguished from a stray cat, which is a pet cat that has been lost or abandoned, by the fact that a feral was born in the wild and will, in almost all cases, never be domesticated as a house cat.
A truly feral cat will need to be trapped. He or she may display aggressive behaviors varying from hissing and growling to biting and scratching. These are self-defense behaviors, which, over time, may change as the animal begins to trust humans that provide food and care. These behaviors are caused by fear, as a feral is completely unaccustomed to human contact.
A feral cat that has been fed over a long period of time may begin to show less signs of aggression but will still not be easy to domesticate. Therefore it is not advisable that you bring a feral cat into your home, especially if there are already cats in the household.
Visit Fort Lauderdale, Florida's Favorite Vet Clinic
There are a limited number of clinics in the Fort Lauderdale area that are willing to handle feral cats. DPC advocates spaying and neutering and has always joined in the fight against overpopulation. As such, we are proud to offer spaying, neutering and vaccination services for feral cats.
We do ask that all feral cats be brought in to our facility in traps, not pet carriers. We have these traps available for rent at our office. We also ask that only one cat be brought in per trap. These regulations are in place for both the safety of the cat and our staff members.
We offer a number of services at a low cost for feral cat trappers. We offer low cost spaying or neutering and by law we must administer a rabies vaccine for each pet presented for surgery. An ear notch can be given at no charge, to better distinguish altered cats from unaltered. This prevents the trapper from re-trapping a cat that has already been brought in for spaying or neutering. We also provide wound treatments, additional vaccines, and Feline AIDS/Leukemia testing for an additional fee. To inquire about our services for ferals call our office today and we will be happy to help you! We appreciate all of the wonderful trappers spending their valuable time and money to help combat disease and overpopulation amongst outdoor cats all over South Florida!
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Emergencies
If you have an emergency outside of our regular business hours, these are some local emergency facilities:
Hollywood Animal Hospital
2864 Hollywood Boulevard,
Hollywood, Fl 33020
954-920-3556
St. Francis Animal Hospital
6602 Hollywood Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, Fl 33024
954-962-0300
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Contact Details
Address: 6991 Stirling Road, Davie, FL 33314
Phone: (954) 989-9879
Fax: (954) 989-8660
Email: [email protected]
Our Business Hours
Monday-Saturday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sundays: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed: 12:30 PM - 200 PM Every Day for Lunch
Our Directions
From the Turnpike:
We are located on the NW corner of The Shops at Stirling Place. Between 67th and 70th Avenues on Stirling Road. If you are coming from the Turnpike exit at Griffin Road and go West to Davie Road. At Davie Road make a left and go to Stirling Road. At Stirling go right and we will be on the right hand side in the Shops at Stirling Place.
From I-95:
If you are coming from I-95 exit on Stirling Road and head West. Pass 441. We are located on the NW corner of The Shops at Stirling Place. Between 67th and 70th Avenues on Stirling Road.
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Other Pet Resources
In addition to the Pet Health Care Library, we have provided the following links to websites that provide some great information on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care. We will update this page frequently, and would love to hear your ideas on links that you would like to see us add to this page to share with other pet owners. Feel free to send us your favorites. If we like them, we will add them to our list!
Cat Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit, all volunteer 501(c)(3) organization help promote low cost spay and neuter.
CareCredit, a GE Money Company, gives you convenient payment options so you can get the procedure you want, when you want it.
A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics.
Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
Founded by Brian Kilcommons and Sharon Wilson, best-selling authors and recognized experts on animal training and behavior, this site is a terrific resource for advice on a variety of behavioral problems. If you want to learn more about feline housesoiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this one out!
Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement
We have all experienced the pain of losing a pet. The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement has set up this site for support during this most difficult time. You will find inspirational stories, grief counseling resources, hotline number and many other resources.
National Animal Poison Control Center
This is the website of the National Animal Poison Control Center. It includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.
Plants Toxic to Animals, Introduction -- Vet Med Library, UIUC
A lot of information about toxic plants can be found here. You can search under common name or scientific name of the plant.
The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
The Cat Fanciers' Association website has lots of pictures, as well as information on cat breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and much more.
This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
The USDA maintains this website with information on a variety of animal health related topics, including the latest news on such things as Mad Cow Diseases, foot and mouth disease, and many other things.
Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
This site is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, and has the latest information on the spread of West Nile Virus in the US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.
American Veterinary Medical Association
This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics, including feline injection-site sarcomas and the latest subjects in veterinary medicine
American Association of Feline Practitioners
The AAFP is like the American Medical Association for cat doctors, and has lots of good information regarding feline health
Veterinary Information Network
VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community
Only count among their staff the most responsible, reliable, loving, caring, Animal Care Professionals, who receive extensive training and go through rigorous background checking
With pet health insurance, you can guard against illnesses or accidents before they happen.
An article about the dangers of smoking and the health threat to pets.