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Feral Cats in American Cities

10,000 Birds

However, if a municipality wishes to allow cat colonies, they should develop standards through ordinances for the proper and managed operation of such colonies, based on the guidelines below, that would provide accountability and oversight by the health officer and animal control officer.

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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

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day, I had come home to a scraggy, skittish stray of my own. The process of taking in a stray isn’t usually instantaneous and straightforward. They pointed out the puncture wounds, likely infected with bacteria that could quickly kill. With respect to the stray cat Puck, we eventually learned her name was Jackie.

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

4 The Love Of Animals

As a foster parent, you can set certain guidelines with the rescue group as to what type of animal you prefer. She was on the kill list in NYC and was pulled by A Pathway to Hope Rescue, after Rock & Rawhide advocated for her life. Fostering is a wonderful experience. They are the best ambassador for that pet.

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