Our Feral Cat

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Topaz & Sparky photo is just beautiful.

I wonder....what about making Topaz an inside outside cat ?

I don't understand your niche comments. If you move him, he'll find a niche at his new home. No problem.

I wouldn't place him with another feral colony. They might drive him away, injury him or even kill him (if the colony contains unneutered males)

I would talk to a feline behaviourist and to the feeders of the feral colony very very carefully before trying that.

I would not consider taking a feral cat to a shelter, a lifetime in a cage is too cruel an option for a true feral.

If your neighbour wants to keep the feral cat and feed and care for him, fine. Do they want the responsiblity ?

I think the best option for the Topaz, is for you to take him to your new home and make him an inside /outside cat.