The CATalyst Council began just over a year ago to elevate the status of cats. While cats are America's number one companion pet - they do get ripped...They don't see the veterinarian nearly as often as dogs, they are more often dumped at shelters and less often adopted. What's up with all that?
The CATalyst Council formed to set it all straight...I happen to be a founding member, and on their Board of Directors. Organizations involved include the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Humane Association, Winn Feline Foundation, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, American Animal Hospital Association, Society of Shelter Animal Welfare Administrators, and many more.
At the most recent CATalyst Council meeting (November 12, 13) in Austin, TX here's what happened:
All About the Cat: CATalyst Council Meeting
- Dr. Roy Smith spoke about the importance of feral (or as he calls them community cats). The Council agrees.
- I announce that in 2010 I will begin a new column for Cat Fancy magazine, called the CATalyst.
- CATalyst in conjunction with the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Association of Feline Practitioners have completed Life Stage Wellness Guidelines for cats, for veterinary professionals. This information will be available to veterinary professionals in early 2010.
- I am heading up a group to author similar Guidelines for the public to read, expected to be released sometime in 2011.
- Dr. Diane Eigner is the new CATalyst Council Chair; Dan Kramer steps down and is now the Immediate Past Chair.
Dr. Jane Brunt, executive director CATalyst Council
3 Comments
dodgerzdad said:
Hey Steve. YOU ARE MY HERO!!!
Steve Dale said:
Thank you so much - but I disagree...Dan Kramer is the guy's name who put his money where my mouth is...Dr. Jane Brunt is greatly devoting her life to CATalyst....a publicity professional Lea Ann Germinder was there at day one....and MANY are involved now (I named some of the groups/associations, not to mention industry). I know through my venues (like this one - so tell your friends to comment here!), I make a difference...but together, we do can do so much more. And do sign at the CATalyst Council's website.
dodgerzdad said:
I guess then, I have many heroes.
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