BACS is a pretty good shelter, considering its size and budget, to be sure. But that does not mean it's not a kill shelter. At least four "feral" cat were PTS last month because they were deemed a threat to workers, etc., and that does not mean that they deserve to die, even if they truly are feral.
Arguing over semantics is missing the point. There are animals who need help. And does the shelter doing everything in its power to prevent animals from being PTS not include volunteers posting info everywhere to see if they might have a chance?
This cat is a stray. Judging him by his picture is not a good way to tell if he's doing well or not. Their quality is terrible and the lighting is just as bad. His eyes are obviously not great (he's blind in the one with scarring), but he's eating, drinking, walking, talking, purring, etc. Why shouldn't he get a chance at living a healthy life, or at least spending a little extra time in a real home? I'd just rather see the results of a blood test before determining if the cat is "suffering" unless it's incredibly obvious, like the cat is jaundice, can't walk at all, or is going into agonal breathing.
This guy needs a LOT of TLC, but for the number of times I've seen cats PTS because they are deemed to be suffering, I've seen at least an equal number of cats who have come back from fatty liver, kidney issues, etc. to live years after shelters say a cat needs to or should die.
But honestly, the lives of these animals are more important than any label, snap judgment, or difference of opinion in euth policies.
So if anyone can help him out, please do so.