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Feral Cats in American Cities

10,000 Birds

…a City Council committee voted 5-0 to recommend a new law that in essence licenses the care and feeding of free-roaming cats as part of a larger effort to reduce their numbers. The ordinance requires caretakers to “educate” people in their neighborhoods. From the Star Tribune : Feral cats win a round at Minneapolis City Hall.

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1st Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

The week will bring underscore community spirit as people come together on behalf of the animals across the entire region of our nation’s capital. Myers military and so much more! These events will shine the spotlight on the amazing animals and compassionate people across the DC region who love them and work tirelessly on their behalf.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

California’s shelter populations have declined in recent decades, and most pet owners (70 percent dog, 84 percent cat) are acting responsibly and spaying/neutering their pets without government involvement. Lisa Peterson Director of Club Communications, American Kennel Club New York, July 31, 2007