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10,000 Birds Launches Alley Rat Allies

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After all, if feral cats should be allowed to roam free without fear of poisoning, being trapped-and-euthanized, or otherwise coming to harm then why not give rats the same treatment? So we announce the formation of a new, national organization dedicated to the preservation of the rat. Rats are cute!

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Dogs and Rat Poison

4 The Love Of Animals

Since wild mice and rats carry disease, ruin household foundations and leave a general mess everywhere… it is very wise to get rid of them as soon as possible. Many dog owners don’t realize, however, that rat poisons are extremely dangerous for dogs. Dogs eating rat poison is not an uncommon problem for dog owners.

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The Devil Is In The D-Con

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In April 2014, a 4-year-old boy in the Bronx, New York, died after eating rat poison. The photograph in local papers did not show the brand of poison, but the colors on the package were like those of D-Con. An owl who eats a rat poisoned by a farmer or a pest-control company will die the same death as one poisoned by a homeowner.

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Keep finding decapitated mice/rats under car

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5 or 6 times over the last year I have found decapitated or otherwise "dissassembled" mice or small rats near or under my car. The first time I noticed it, it was actually a rat leg wedged through a bolt hole on my chassis that I noticed hanging under the car. Idk, generic store brand bird lol. Probably a rat.

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Top 5 Ways to Pet Proof Your Home

4 The Love Of Animals

And, speaking of poisons, talk to your vet before putting down any rat or ant poison, which can sicken your pet before it reaches its intended target. In some homes, jumping on that brand new kids furniture , will be a major no, while other pet owners won’t mind giving their pets free reign.

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Wildlife Rehabilitator War Wounds

10,000 Birds

I went into a cage of young Great Horned Owls one night carrying thawed rats,” said Linda Hufford. “I When I threw my arms out for balance it apparently set off a life-like movement of rats, which one of the GHOs couldn’t resist. All the way through – and a brand-new volunteer had to pull it out!