I am an animal lover. I have dogs as I allergic to cats. I do not know much about cats. I have fed and watered many lost animals. I guess my question is if I set up a shelter for any animal with food and water, for dogs or cats. will they see that as a sign of home? I don't want any animal to suffer but I am hesitant to to put out food, don't want to draw rats, possoms or racoons. How can I/anyone get around that ? If I see a lost pet, dog or cat, I will try to catch them. I call animal services for a pick up. That is where I would first check, my dogs are chipped, so they could also find me. The last little dog I found decided to grag my hand. Not a problem for me.
The little thing was just scared, animal services were on the way. The little guy lived a few streets over but had to do to quarantine for a couple of weeks due to my bite. I still feel bad about the whole thing but I kept the little guy from getting hit by a car. I don't know how to take care of a cat. If I provide food and shelter. Will the cat claim my home as it's home. A cat, I would have no idea how to catch and keep safe. I could not bring it into my home as I have 3 dogs that are not cat friendly. Should I ignore a cat in need? How to do I handle that?