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Outdoor/Feral Cat Problem? Call the SWAT Team

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What do you do when you – a citizen whose rights are protected by the U.S. This is what we need for birds, whose rights as government-protected species are violated every day by free-roaming cats. Thanks to groups like Alley Cat Allies, outdoor and feral cats have become above the law. You call the SWAT team.

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Birding Shanghai in October 2023

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The Yellow-bellied Tit suffers a bit less from such jokes. If instead of reading non-scientific information on birds, you prefer to read scientific information on cats, I recommend the paper “On the rheology of cats” The post Birding Shanghai in October 2023 first appeared on 10,000 Birds.

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Getting ready for spring.

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Find a site which offers some protection from the sun during the heat of the day and which allows a direct approach. Could a cat easily reach the box? Even if you are suffering sub-zero temperatures, spring is still coming and the birds will be looking for nesting sites before you know it. Think like a predator.

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Why Did The National Audubon Society End Their Contract With Ted Williams?

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On 14 March, 2013, the Orlando Sentinel published an opinion piece by Ted Williams under the headline “Trap, neuter, return programs make feral-cat problem worse.” Then he gave a couple of alternative solutions to the feral cat problem: There are two effective, humane alternatives to the cat hell of TNR.

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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Out of over 30 respondents, almost everyone wanted money for better facilities, paid staff, on-call veterinarians, emergency vehicles, food, and protected land – from Terry and Lindsay in California to Cindy in Michigan, from Sally in Kentucky to Mickie in South Dakota, and Lisa and Lia in New York.

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Dog Whisperer and Philly Undercover Premiere Jan 7, 2012

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Once again, Cesar Millan works with dogs and their owners to help dogs suffering from phobias and obsessions! After Dog Whisperer, Philly Undercover, the new six-part series in which the PSPCA’s undercover police team works to eliminate dogfighting and protect all animals from abuse and neglect, premieres. ET/PT (sneak preview).

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Preparing Your Pet for Winter

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It’s important for you to recognize when your pet may be suffering from hypothermia, which can be accomplished by being able to identify several key signs. This shelter should have an entrance that faces away from the wind, and be covered to protect against harsh weather conditions. However, this is often not the case.

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