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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

10,000 Birds

TNR has repeatedly been shown to fail to reduce free-ranging cat populations,” the authors say (perhaps because the rate of sterilization in a discrete population has never been close to one hundred percent); and, in any event, neutered or not, feral cat lives are nasty, brutish and short.

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Caring for the homeless cat population in Los Angeles, FixNation , offers free spay and neuter services to caregivers of community cats. We know funds are tight for many right now, but if you have anything to donate to such a wonderful organization, please do. For more information, visit [link].

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Feral Cats in American Cities

10,000 Birds

The problem of free-roaming cats — and their predation on birds and other wildlife — is hotly contested in communities across the country, and it triggered a lively exchange in the hearing room. But it’s something in the right direction.”. She said she has a cat that stays indoors — unwillingly. First amendment rights?

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On Charles and Project Treadstone

Animal Person

We went this route because he isn't putting weight on his back right leg anymore (you can even see the muscle atrophy--look at the difference--it's not because of the angle). It'll be my area's first group dedicated to reducing the feral cat population! He sure was a trooper, though.