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National Feral Cat Day Didn’t Go As Planned

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“I don’t even own a pet, and yet I’m dealing with the pet problem.” “Obviously the Spay, Neuter, Release program is just not working – cause where are the kittens coming from.” “They poop in my lawn continuously,” said Stella Street resident Judy Mahon.

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Cats Indoors Compromise!

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Lorraine started with one tiny kitten when she moved into her home. The kitten Venus is an F4 Bengal meaning she’s four generations (F4) removed from the Asian Leopard Cat which is a small wild cat from Asia. Asian Leopards are about house cat sized and can breed with house cats giving a bit more wild animal to your domestic pet.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: “ Should Most Pet Owners Be Required to Neuter Their Animals? ,” by Verlyn Klinkenborg (Editorial Observer, July 30), is right: “The rate at which dogs are purchased and euthanized in this country is not a sign of our affection for them. It’s a sign of our indifference.” Daphna Nachminovitch Norfolk, Va.,

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That Awkward Moment With Feral Cats and Family

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But I don’t agree with the supplemental feeding that happens with feral cats–if you’re gonna call them wildlife, treat them as such. “Why can’t the kittens be adopted,” I asked in her comments section. “These kittens aren’t socialized or domesticated,” she said.