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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

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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 million metric tons per year in the United States alone; and.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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Nonprofit pet protection groups would manage the program and be responsible for ensuring that cat caretakers take the required steps. Cats are domesticated animals that are not indigenous wildlife in North America. Since TNR requires scheduled feeding to be successful, it is impossible to carry out with a feeding ban in place.