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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

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Infected rats, for example, no longer shun cat urine but find it an aphrodiasic. The traditional, supposedly humane answer to the glut of feral cats has been institution of “TNR” programs – trap, neuter, return. There is evidence that toxoplasma leads, in humans, to an elevated risk of mental illness and depression.

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

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He also quoted a biologist pointing out how extreme the TNR people are and gave a few examples. He also quoted a biologist pointing out how extreme the TNR people are and gave a few examples. But the TNR lobby has blocked its registration for this use. Pretty standard. The other is trap and euthanize.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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For example, Minneapolis has a bike borrowing program (an idea originally tried in Amsterdam many years ago) that actually works. Since TNR requires scheduled feeding to be successful, it is impossible to carry out with a feeding ban in place. Those who violate the ordinance can be fined $200.