Animal Welfare Professionals

This is probably going to be a controversial topic. Let me start by saying this does not include the feral cat population as we all know there is a difference between stray and feral cats. On that note, however, I am seeing a surge of stray cats and because they are now labeled as community cats,  they are being left with no community assistance. And by that, I mean no chance for survival. One thing that has always been ingrained in me was, "an inside cat is an alive cat." 

The term community cat is leading to more and more stray cats to fend for themselves when the focus, I feel, should be getting them off the streets and into homes and not die due to unforeseen circumstances. As a volunteer, I have come across shelters that either refuse to accept them or send them right back to the streets. I don't see how this is helpful for the community or the cats.

I welcome feedback and solutions that maybe others have come up with.