Marzipan was our first rescued cat. A little patience, A little care goes a long way.
Feral cats are either born outside and have never lived with humans, or have been left outside for so long they’ve reverted to a wild state. Most live with other feral cats in “colonies.” They’re afraid of humans and not likely to be adoptable. The incidence of disease in feral cat colonies is no higher than among owned cats. They live healthy, natural lives on their own, content in their outdoor home.
Feral cats are wild animals and not adoptable. As a result, most are euthanized when they are removed from their outdoor living environments.
Stray cats are domesticated and have been abandoned or wandered from their homes. Generally, strays are adoptable.