“Cat”astrophe? How to Stop Your One Stray Cat from Becoming a Small Cat Army

So… a cute little cat showed up at your door, gave you “the eyes,” and you — being the kind-hearted soul you are — offered food, water, and a cozy spot to nap. Congratulations! You’ve just adopted your first (unofficial) cat.

Everything’s going purr-fectly. You’ve bonded, there’s mutual trust, and you’re even starting to understand the subtle art of feline communication.

But wait….

One day, you blink — and suddenly that one cat is now ‘ten cats’ …. ??!!

You now have tiny, fluffy, meowing chaos.

You didn’t start a cat rescue… but the cats didn’t get the memo. 🙁

So what now?

Step 1: Call “Nick the Vet” — Mallorca’s No.1 Cat Crusader

Yes, Nick the Vet — the legend himself! Not only is he the No.1 English-speaking vet in Mallorca, he’s arguably the No.1 Vet Clinic in Mallorca.

Nick and his wonderful team at Clinica Veterinaria Bendinat offer special reduced rates for “non-pet” cats (aka your growing street gang) to be neutered or spayed.

This keeps your good deed from turning into a full-blown ‘feline faux pas’…

Step 2: Catch That Cat (Without Losing Your Dignity)

Right — you’ve booked your appointment with Nick and his team. Now comes the fun part: catching the cat.

Important: They can’t eat or drink the night before surgery, so plan your feline ambush accordingly.

If your cat is friendly, easy — scoop them up and pop them in a carrier like a pro.

If not… you’ll need stealth, speed, and a towel.

Here’s the secret move:

Grab a lightweight towel or blanket.

Gently fling the towel over the cat — this usually freezes them in place.

Quickly scoop up the now-confused kitty burrito and find an opening for its head.

You can either take your wrapped-up cat straight to the vet, or slide the whole bundle (blanket and all) into a cat carrier. They’ll wriggle out safely inside, and you’ll still have all your fingers. Win-win.

Step 3: The Operation (AKA Cat Spa Day)

Nick and his expert team will take amazing care of your furry friend. Your cat will spend most of the day there, lounging post-op in true Mediterranean style.

Around 5pm, you’ll pick up your newly “zen” cat. They’ll need to stay in a secure, quiet place overnight — somewhere they can recover without trying to leap off furniture or plot revenge.

We recommend setting up a safe zone, such as a cozy cage or secure crate (something you can easily keep in your kitchen).

For example: Cat Tent from Amazon

By the next morning, your cat will be feeling great — ready to rejoin the crew and get back to supervising your garden, sunbathing, and looking smug.

And Just Like That… You’ve saved your cat from a life of endless bringing up kittens….

Helping stray cats is incredibly rewarding — and with a little planning, it doesn’t have to spiral into a “catastrophe.”

So if you’re in Mallorca and want to do the right thing without starting a cat commune:

Call Nick The Vet (Clinica Veterinaria Bendinat) :  971 40 44 59— Mallorca’s top choice for compassionate, affordable feline care.

Because every cat deserves love… just not too many all at once!