Oh my gosh! This is the first time for me hearing about this! Bless your heart for taking Tom in and giving him a new chance at life. It is so sad that people try to "take care of the feral cat problem" in such horrible ways. I myself help with a local rescue group that monitors local feral colonies and participates in TNR. I really believe this is the best way of handling feral colonies.

**hugs** to you and much love and scritchies for Tom!