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Some of these cats may be owned pets that are permitted by their caretakers to go outside unsupervised, some may be tame strays who were formerly owned, but have been lost or abandoned, and some may be feral cats, those with no socialization whose disposition makes them unsuitable as domestic pets.
Without suitable shelter, feral and homeless cats face many dangers, including frostbitten ears and paws, respiratory infections, and hypothermia, particularly in rain and snow when their fur gets wet and doesn't insulate as well. These problems can quickly prove fatal.