Stray, feral, and outdoor cats are abundant across the Shenandoah Valley, with colonies bearing litters of kittens year-round. Through spay and neuter programs, fostering, and adoption, shelters and volunteers are trying to stem the feline tide. Listeners should be advised this story mentions some graphic veterinary problems. WMRA’s Randi B. Hagi reports.
The Kisers’ historic family farm sits along a busy country road outside of Mount Jackson. A friendly gray tabby cat named Junebug greets me at the door.
[Junebug meows]…