Learn About Our Market Cats
Every year, a few more feral cats decide our market is the place to be, no invitation needed, no rent paid. We've asked them to help with office work but we frequently find them sleeping on the job. We do work closely with our vet and with Edenvale Ferals to look after every cat that calls 4 Ways Farmers Market home. Some have become beloved market pets we adore. Others are just here for the vibes, and that's okay too.
Cat Care Policy
The welfare of feral cats that call our space home is important to us. We can't control how many cats choose to move in, but we can make sure they're cared for. We routinely conduct neuter and inoculation days facilitated by Edenvale Ferals. And all cats are fed and have free access to their favourite food. We work with the SPCA to slowly tame and rehome them where possible. It's a process that takes time, but it's one we're committed to. Sometimes our feral cats have excellent manners-avoidance skills. We're working on it. Feral cats, however, have never once taken instruction from anyone. If our furry rent-free friends cause a bit of a nuisance during your visit, we appreciate your patience and we think you'll agree they're worth it.
Our Partnership
Edenvale Ferals runs Trap-Neuter-Return programmes and feeds and cares for over 800 cats across 44 colonies in the area, his is who we lean on for the health and wellbeing of our market cats. We are dedicated to providing them with support with regular donations in exchange for the health and welfare services they provide. If you'd like to support their work directly, they welcome monthly sponsors and donations.