10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2024

The Hawaiian Crows face much more destructive threats–extreme loss of habitat; malaria, the scourge of so many Hawaiian species; predators–rodents, cats and the ‘Io, the Hawaiian Hawk. This is the most intense, tragic section. Because with the heartaches there are also rewards.

California Condor 190

California Condor Falcons California Birds 190

4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Caring for the homeless cat population in Los Angeles, FixNation , offers free spay and neuter services to caregivers of community cats. FixNation sterilizes more than 70 cats each day and will have successfully trapped, neutered and returned 80,000 cats by the summer of 2012. For more information, visit [link].

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Trap Neuter Return Feral Cats Neutering Spay 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 26, 2011

With the data we have collected over the years we are hoping to address the predation of eggs by feral cats in the Broome area. The Western Australian government hopes to have new policies in place this year to ensure that all cats are micro-chipped and de-sexed.

Breeding 176

Breeding Feral Cats Eggs Feral 176

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2011

Sadly a lot of eggs are lost to feral cats and chicks are sometimes taken by birds of prey. She successfully raised a chick in 2007, which has been living in a large flock to the south of Broome. We had one pair attempt 5 times in 2009, so they don’t give up easily! Time will tell!

2002 167

2002 Feral Cats Eggs 2007 167

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

There had a been a Fairy Pitta in Derby in 2007 , but we were unable to get away from work to see it, so this would be a first for us. All indications are that it was a feral or domestic cat that had caused its demise. Australia-wide there is a huge problem with cats taking animals and birds.

Australia 122

Australia Litter Geese Cats 122

10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2022

In 2007 I was working in a university building that was just begging for bird feeders. This was where I set up my bird feeders, just one at first, then expanding as everyone expressed delight in seeing the Carolina Chickadees, Dark-eyed Juncos, and Downy Woodpeckers.

New York City 261

New York City Birds Illinois Science 261

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 3, 2007

Lawmakers, animal control officers and animal welfare organizations need to work together and delve into the origins of shelter subgroups—such as stray, feral or surrendered pets—to address the issues that bring them to the shelter. Lisa Peterson Director of Club Communications, American Kennel Club New York, July 31, 2007

New York Times 40

New York Times New York American Kennel Club Neutering 40