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An Open Letter to Outdoor/Feral Cat Supporters

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Dear Outdoor Cat Owners/Feral Cat Supporters, Does the photo above sicken you? I have been rescuing animals, both wild and domestic, since I was a child. I have received countless numbers of wild birds mangled and/or killed by outdoor/feral cats, such as the Orange-crowned Warbler pictured here. It sickens me.

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Bird vs. Reptile in Key West

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Along with animal care director Peggy Coontz, Tom and a number of volunteers rescue and care for injured and orphaned wildlife within 15 miles of the Center, as well as those spotted on small islands around Key West. “He The snake had no puncture wounds, and was released 24 hours later. KWWC also has a thriving feral chicken sideline.

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Make Your Cat an Indoor Cat

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Almost every single outdoor pet cat, feral cat, or stray kills other animals , no matter how well fed the cat is through other sources. Trap-neuter-release programs sound nice and let folks think that they are doing good but they actually often add to the problem , and never reach the goal of zero feral cats in an area.

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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

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This blog is written by writer, photographer, and animal advocate Ingrid Taylar. They pointed out the puncture wounds, likely infected with bacteria that could quickly kill. I assume this personal tie is what brings many people to a wildlife hospital for the first time: empathy and sorrow for the single animal in their care.

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