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Cats and chicks

10,000 Birds

In the UK, so figures indicate , 10 million domestic cats account for 275 million prey items, of which 55 million are birds. in the USA, a 2013 article states , the number reaches 3.7 In Australia where the endemic prey population has evolved without cats, the problem has reached the stage where drastic measures have been imposed.

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A stray cat bit me. What are the chances of getting rabies?

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A few days ago, I feeding a stray cat (who has lived in my neighborhood since kittenhood, ~1.5 The cat shows no signs of rabies (the only sign of aggression is sometimes hissing when given a bowl of food which is completely normal stray cat behavior). What are the chances that the cat is rabid?

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50 Years. 50 Shelters.

4 The Love Of Animals

Purina Cat Chow just launched “ 50 Years. a program that will support 50 cat-focused shelters nationwide and donate up to $200,000 in product and monetary donations to acknowledge these shelters’ dedication to the cats they serve and helping them find forever homes. Purina Cat Chow “50 Years. 50 Shelters. ” 50 Shelters.”

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“The Friskies” is back!

4 The Love Of Animals

Calling all cat video creators: “The Friskies” is back. It’s time to capture your cat’s funniest or most adventurous moment and enter “ The Friskies ” for your opportunity to win a $5,000 cash prize and a custom-made gold plated Friskies Catuette, and take part in the live Award Show in New York City this fall.

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Urban Resource Institute and Purina Unveil the Purina Play Haven

4 The Love Of Animals

The event marks the official expansion of URIPALS—People and Animals Living Safely—which launched in June 2013 as a pilot program to enable domestic violence survivors to enter shelter with their cats and other small animals.

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#LightForPets Remember Me Thursday

4 The Love Of Animals

By uniting animal lovers across the world on one very special day, we can help raise awareness about animal adoption, and hopefully save the lives of more pets. Light a virtual candle on September 26, 2013, for a pet on-line. The post #LightForPets Remember Me Thursday appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. ADOPT A PET!

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Rarer than Tigers: the Indian Wild Dog

10,000 Birds

India, February 2013. One Nilgai – the largest of Asian antelopes and a few Sambar deer later, we hit a jackpot: there is one jackal-like animal sitting among the dry leaves! Well, one reason might be – this animal is not only endangered, but even rarer than the Tiger! It is February and evenings are cold.

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