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Outdoor/Feral Cat Problem? Call the SWAT Team

10,000 Birds

Instead of Special Weapons and Tactics, think: Sealed With A Trap. There would then be three options: 1) re-home them to people who will keep them inside; 2) drop them off at an animal shelter as far away as possible; or 3) humanely euthanize them. Sealed With A Trap. Sealed With A Trap. Neighbor B has nine outdoor cats.

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My Favorite Release

10,000 Birds

So I asked seven wildlife rehabilitators, “Tell me your favorite (or one of your favorites) release story – the kind that makes you keep going, in spite of everything.”. “A It was so great, and it sealed my admiration for Veronica’s amazing dedication and skill.”. It was like they said, “You reek of humans, go wash.”.

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Spotlight: Maureen Eiger – To Intervene or Not to Intervene?

10,000 Birds

Predators and storms can wreak havoc and human intervention is sometimes needed for survival. Here are some examples of when a bird definitely needs your help and a call to a federally permitted bird rehabilitator is warranted. Did you know a bird’s body has the ability to seal a small puncture wound within minutes?

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