One of the feral cats at Disneyland Resort is drawing attention from Disney Parks fans after being spotted in an unusual location. The feline, described as “older” and “frail” by some observers, was reportedly seen in a cage near the Toy Story Parking Area, leading to growing speculation about its situation and care.
Feral cats have roamed Disneyland Resort since the park’s construction in the 1950s, serving as an eco-friendly way to control pests. These nocturnal residents typically avoid guests but are occasionally seen throughout Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney District. Some have even been adopted after showing an affinity for human interaction.
Concerns Over Caged Cat
Reddit user u/Purple_Bag_3561 recently shared a post about the cat, claiming it had been locked in a cage for several days.
“There is a cat that seems to be living in the Toy Story parking lot ‘cage’ where equipment (cones etc.) are stored,” they wrote. “It’s been there day and night the last three days.”
The observer noted that food and water bowls were visible but worried about the cat’s apparent inability to leave the cage.
“Anyone know this cat’s story? Or who cares for the cat?” they asked. “Doesn’t seem like it’s able to leave the area.”
The post quickly sparked a discussion among Disney Parks fans. Some echoed the concerns, while others reassured commenters that the cat appeared healthy and well cared for.
TNR Practices
Reddit user u/kaytbug86 offered an explanation rooted in the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) practices common in feral cat management:
“I do not know about this specific cat, but I can say it is quite common in the feral cat TNR community to keep the cat in one place for a while. Provide it food, shelter, [a] litter box, and a quiet place to sleep, and it will likely consider that location as its home. After a couple+ weeks, you release the cat and hope it comes back at night for dinner. This is how it’s done with barn cats and the like.”
The Disney Parks fan speculated that the cat could be new to the area and was being introduced to its surroundings in a controlled way to establish it as a “resident” pest control asset.
Another user, u/–Flutacious–, corroborated the observation, noting that the cat had been seen weeks earlier.
“It was there when we were there six weeks ago,” they commented. “It can definitely get out of the cage if it wants to. It looked like the food and water bowls were being regularly filled.”
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