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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

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million metric tons per year in the United States alone; and. (By Arriving in North America around the time of Columbus, they have become “one of the most successful invasive species on earth.”. The traditional, supposedly humane answer to the glut of feral cats has been institution of “TNR” programs – trap, neuter, return.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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There is a document on the web site of the state department of health pertaining to feral cats: The Department of Health does not endorse or oppose the concept of establishing properly managed cat colonies utilizing trap-neuter-return (TNR) techniques. Those who violate the ordinance can be fined $200.