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Posts tagged "stray cats"

Becky Robinson on Unowed Cats: Alley Cat Allies

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Becky Robinson is the President and co-founder of Alley Cat Allies, a non profit which protects and advocates for all cats, owned and feral. When it comes to speaking up for cats, Robinson is one of the nation’s most known advocates and experts on cats, particularly on TNR... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 9, 2012 at 7:44 am
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Garage Cat: Homeless Animals Have Value

This children’s book, “Garage Cat,” explains the importance of adopting cats and dogs from shelters by telling kids the story of one homeless animal, a cat named Luca. If this project is successful, Danielle Gordon will publish “Garage Cat” and give copies to Chicago animal shelters and rescue organizations. These groups could use the books... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 6, 2012 at 11:05 am
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Not Sure This is Funny Jon Stewart, Birds vs. Cats

It’s a real problem which many people are very upset about, cats who are both free roaming and also owned that kill songbirds and other wildlife. There’s no doubt cats do prey on birds, though most experts agree that habitat destruction and pollution are far more significant factors. I think I can take a joke... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 14, 2011 at 11:08 am
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Feral Caregivers, A Special Breed

Feral caregivers make NBC Nightly News. I’m a fan of Alley Cat Allies. In Chicago, the leaders in trap, neuter, return (TNR), and helping feral cats (which helps community) is the Tree House Humane Society Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 17, 2011 at 10:22 pm
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It Seems the Audubon Society Is Supporting Aiming A Gun at Feral Cats

The Audubon Society really seems to like Feral Cats and their Management, a report (they suggest is peer reviewed) from the University of Nebraska extension service. It’s a shame the Audubon Society isn’t acting a bit more enlightened here. I am for protecting birds, but if the actions of this report are followed through on... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
December 12, 2010 at 8:13 am
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Trap, Neuter, Return Or Trap and Shoot?

A recently released report from the University of Nebraska Extension, called “Feral Cats and Their Management,” (for a PDF of the document click here)  actually endorses catching feral cats in barbaric traps, and also whipping out a gun to shoot unwanted cats. Do you really want to see this in your community, moreover do you... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
December 8, 2010 at 8:48 am
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Cats and Songbirds, Living Together in Harmony

A story in the Washington Post, ‘Bird Lovers See Roaming Cats as Major Threat to Many Species,’ by Adrian Higgins doesn’t quite get it right. The story appeared September 30, and I’ve been meaning to blog about it. Song birds are wonderful, aside from their pleasing music and good looks – they are instrumental in... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
October 20, 2010 at 2:34 pm
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Do You Have A Feral Cat Problem? Be a Part of the Solution

When you think of homeless cats, Chicagoans think of Tree House Humane Society, an organization which finds formerly owned cats homes, sometimes cats no other shelter might take – including cats with the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) or cats with disabilities. Tree House also helps homeless feral cats with a nationally known commitment to trap-neuter-return... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
October 20, 2010 at 7:47 am
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National Feral Cat Day: Is This A Parking Meter Holiday?

October 16 is Alley Cat Allies National Feral Cat Day! You can celebrate by caring for stray/feral cats where you live…If you’re in the Chicago (or really anywhere) a great resource is Tree House Humane Society Feral Friends Program. And Alley Cat Allies is a superb resource as well, as the nation’s leading advocate for... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
October 16, 2010 at 5:44 pm
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What To Do When Your Neighbors' Cats Invade Your Property

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By Steve Dale,
October 4, 2010 at 2:49 pm
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