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National Feral Cat Day Didn’t Go As Planned

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“I don’t even own a pet, and yet I’m dealing with the pet problem.” “Obviously the Spay, Neuter, Release program is just not working – cause where are the kittens coming from.” Instead of T-N-R you should support the American Bird Conservancy’s Cats Indoors program.

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Cats Indoors Compromise!

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She’s not really a birder, but having been friends with me she knows that they are there, watches some ( Red-bellied Woodpeckers are her favorite) and will even drink shade-grown coffee because she knows it’s good for migratory birds. Lorraine started with one tiny kitten when she moved into her home.

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Great cat tips from Housecat Housecall

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Here are some good tips for prospective cat owners: What should I do before bringing a new kitten into the family? Take some time to kitten proof your house before you bring your kitten home. Kittens are endlessly curious creatures that love to explore and often end up getting trapped in hard to reach places. Other Pets.

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Unlikely Healer Walks on Three Paws

4 The Love Of Animals

Half a decade ago, in a little mountain town about 60 miles northeast of San Diego, a feral kitten dragged his front left leg uselessly. Once gregarious and outgoing, she withdrew from her family and friends, from everyone except her pet cats. They tell pets their secrets; they speak in a different tone to them.”.

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On Stanley and Family Commitments

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There were 15 greyhounds in the small pet food store, and Violet and Stanley were equally uninterested in the event. Sky petted Stanley and he just stood there. Please remember that puppies and kittens will likely live a lot longer than seniors, and they will likely cost more over their life time. He had spent 3.5

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That Awkward Moment With Feral Cats and Family

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She captured the cats, the “mom” kitty and her kittens were all taken from their neighborhood where they were not wanted, all were fixed and then…all were released in her yard. “Why can’t the kittens be adopted,” I asked in her comments section. “They don’t want to be inside. .