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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

10,000 Birds

Still, with the help of various sources, the authors have a try: Ninety million cats live in 46 million American homes; There are 100 million feral cats that live outside and eat mostly wildlife, and 50 million owned cats (i.e., By the way, and for point of reference) there are some 47 million active American birders.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

10,000 Birds

Feeding bans don’t stop cats from “multiplying”; neutering does. Trap-Neuter-Return is the only effective way to stabilize feral cat populations. Those who violate the ordinance can be fined $200. Since TNR requires scheduled feeding to be successful, it is impossible to carry out with a feeding ban in place.