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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

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Mark Gamin, a Cleveland lawyer, likes cats and birds both. He likes books too, which made him the ideal reviewer for Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer. Marra and Chris Santella, authors of Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer (Princeton University Press, 212 pp.,

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Great News! Feral Cats to be Removed from Plumb Beach, Brooklyn!

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The National Park Service is finally going to remove the feral cat colony from Plumb Beach, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. As is only to be expected, the cat crazies are out in force trying to stop this wholly rational and logical action. … Conservation Brooklyn cats Plum Beach'

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Feral Cat Advocates Lie

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I am so sick of the feral cat colonies that infest so many locations that I like to bird. And while I am sick of the cat colonies I am even more sick of the deluded people who believe that by feeding feral cats they are somehow helping them. Outdoor cats live short, ugly, violent lives. Keep your cat indoors.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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The other day, Minneapolis, Minnesota passed a feral cat ordinance. So I put together a “carnival” (of sorts) of Feral Cat Ordinances and Issues that samples current events across the US. From the Star Tribune : Feral cats win a round at Minneapolis City Hall. She said she has a cat that stays indoors — unwillingly.

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What pets are good for depression?

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I can’t have a dog or cat seeing as my mom won’t let me due to both of us having allergies. I always make sure to heavily research before owning a pet, and have had many reptiles and other animals before. I’d be fine living with the sniffles but she isn’t. Thanks submitted by /u/Ok_Substance5897 [link] [comments]

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The Unbreakable Bond Between Pets and Humans

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From cats and dogs to birds and reptiles, pets have a unique ability to connect with humans in ways that are both profound and lasting. Studies have shown that petting a dog or cat can lower blood pressure and reduce stress. In some cases, pets have even saved their owners' lives.

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What is the State Bird of New Mexico?

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Rattlesnakes are fair game, as are other reptiles, scorpions, frogs, birds, and insects. Car collisions, feral cats, and run-ins with hunters also cause problems, even for this speed-racer. These ground birds have been clocked going 20 mph, though their coyote predators can go more than twice that.