Cat Feeding Stations & Collection Tins
In order to provide a stable food source for the stray cat population, and prevent cat feeding all over the resort, Pefkos has 3 dedicated “feeding stations”. These have been set up by Rhodes Strays in co-operation with MyPefkos.
· On the main road in between the taxi station and Nostaligia Restaurant (Feeding Wall)
· On the road between Rock Garden & Thalia next to My Pefkos bench
· On the land behind the bus stop at the top of Pefkos, close to Pefkos Blue Hotel and on the main route to the Cross.
Tourists are welcome to feed at any of these feeding stations but are reminded to keep the area clear of rubbish (tins, water bottles) and if possible, top up water when required. Please do NOT put down food that may spoil quickly in the heat (large quantities of meat) and attract wasps, or food that cats don’t eat (pizza, noodles, pasta). Dry food is best or small pouches of meat that waiting cats will quickly consume.
Please do not feed cats in random places around the resort, this creates confusion for cats who will return to these spots long after you have gone home and also creates mess and can encourage pest infestation. Please do not feed cats at your hotel or inside your room. The next guest may have allergies or not wish to be bothered by cats, and again the cats will return to this food source long after you have left. Stray cats are also likely to have fleas or ticks and again, encouraging them into your room could cause an infestation.
Overall, the stray cat community of Pefkos is very freiendly and most strays will make it known to you that they are happy to be stroked. Caution is always advised though; some are very feral. Most strays will indicate to you very obviously if they are happy to be touched and you should NEVER hand feed the cats as they will scratch to get the food quickly.
RHODES STRAYS
We support Rhodes strays who are an independent volunteers who trap, neuter and return cats back to the local area of Pefkos throughout the year. They also run a winter feeding programme along with local volunteers in the area.
Neutering Programme
It works
Endorsed by the RSPCA
Strategy for controlling free-roaming cat populations
TNR is endorsed by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ( RSPCA) as “the most humane, effective and financially sustainable strategy for controlling free-roaming cat populations” and “the only proven humane and effective method to manage feral cat colonies.
The EU has also endorsed “community-based Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs with on-going responsible management as the most viable, long-term approach to reduce feral cat populations.
The Cats Protection UK is another supporter of TNR understanding that the care of feral cats “is society’s responsibility” as their wild nature is the result of human neglect . Also the U.K.’s Blue Cross supports “trapping and neutering of feral cats where local charities have the capacity to do so..
Once a cat has been trapped and neutered we clip the top of the left ear so that the cat can be easily identified and not accidently trapped again. This is done under anesthetic and does not affect the cat in any way..
You can leave any unwanted holiday towels at any of the above locations to be donated to the cats.
check out their Facebook page:
Also Craig had an interview with Andrea from Rhodes strays formally known as GCWS which you can watch here and you will also get to see the Famous Kitler!!
Click Here:
https://youtu.be/MvdpaPiRjAE
