Remove Humane Remove Pets Remove Species Remove Tnr
article thumbnail

Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

10,000 Birds

Agonizing quandaries concerning invasive species are well-known to wildlife biologists. pets) that roam out-of-doors; At least 500 milllion birds are killed by cats each year (but the number is probably higher, maybe twice that or more); Cat feces, via which a dangerous parasite is distributed, amount to 1.2

article thumbnail

Feral Cats in American Cities

10,000 Birds

. … The ordinance would allow Minneapolis residents to establish cat “colonies” where abandoned and wild cats can be fed but also vaccinated, neutered and identified in an effort to humanely cut their population and control disease. The ordinance requires caretakers to “educate” people in their neighborhoods.

article thumbnail

That Awkward Moment With Feral Cats and Family

10,000 Birds

I have mixed feelings about TNR. And if a feral cat colony is near an endangered species, the colony should be eliminated. ” I argued that the kittens were young enough to be socialized and pointed out that she had pictures of them letting her hold them and pet them. We see several different types of species.