10.  There’s a bit of wildcat in all of us. 9.   Mama cats are called Queens.  Nuff said. 8.   Ear tipping is at least as attractive as ear gauging.

7.   Ferals eat outdoors – it’s a picnic!

6.   Trapping is great exercise.

5.  TNR is trending.  Big time.4.  Helping the homeless is a higher calling.

3.  If the cats are cool enough for Rome’s palazzos, they’re cool enough for us.

2.  Paws to appreciate.  Simple as that.

1.  Lucy Miracle and all of her relatives – of course!

National Feral Cat Day was founded by Alley Cat Allies in 2001.  Lucy’s book, TAMING ME: Memoir of a Clever Island Cat, was released on this day one year ago.

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