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Quantico Has No Compassion for Feral Cats

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Quantico Military Base is really behaving cruelly when it comes to the feral cats on its base. Of course, this is the military, so why should they be any better than humanity in general?) It is their belief, he said, that rendering most of the feral cats sexually inactive will humanely decrease their numbers. ‘‘The

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Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

” But also: “Delisted,” “Growing Up,” “Second Chances,” “No Tags.” And we do feel like we know them, not as intimately as Sophie Osborn, of course, but stories create connections, especially when they are lively stories about birds with names and personalities.

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Yet More Good News for Project Treadstone

Animal Person

They have this particular package in rural and urban low-income areas and will allow people to bring ferals from not-so-low-income areas because they're providing a much-needed service to the community. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. She has brought over a dozen cats there in just two weeks, 11 of whom were pregnant.

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On Ducks and Geese

Animal Person

Not to be confused with Little Girl, of course. I've written about the much-maligned Muscovy ducks before , and at our old house this time of year I was usually inundated with rescue situations and of course my patio often had images like this. Now I have the drama of the feral cats and of course the greyhounds.

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Powder Puff, RIP, and More

Animal Person

Of course, when kitties are suffering they usually hide so that's profoundly unrealistic. And last night, a veterinary surgeon-friend of mine asked for help regarding ferals, and I believe today we are signing up a colony about five miles from me with 50 (!) Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. Hmm--that's an interesting one.

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On Charles and Project Treadstone

Animal Person

It'll be my area's first group dedicated to reducing the feral cat population! And of course, I will use the meetings as an opportunity for vegan outreach. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. I missed the first meeting because I was working, but I am getting the minutes and do plan to get involved and also donate.

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On Keeping "Vegan" Pure

Animal Person

I'd rather trap a feral cat and have her spayed. Or educate my neighbors about the alternatives to poker at the dog track (and of course, about dog racing). Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language. Maybe sugar processed with bone char isn't worth boycotting a restaurant over. Maybe it is.

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