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The HSUS Fund for Feral Cats
more information from HSUS: check out the link for more information
http://www.hsus.org/pets/issues_affecting_our_pets/feral_cats/feral_cat_program_fund.html
The Humane Society of the United States estimates that there are 10 to 50 million feral cats in the United States.
Without Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs, feral cats continue to reproduce— and up to 75 percent of their kittens could die. Calls to officials from citizens (whether they are concerned about the cats' welfare or complain about the cats) won't decrease, and feral cats will continue to overwhelm animal shelters trying to care for injured, abused, and surrendered pet cats.
In response to this complex issue, The HSUS has created many resources to assist feral cat groups. But many groups struggle to fund their good work, and we would like to help them.
Donations to The Feral Cat Program Fund will be used to:
Pay veterinarians who provide spay/neuter services and purchase surgical packs, vaccinations and other necessary medical equipment and supplies.
Purchase humane traps.
Provide more grants to TNR groups and veterinary colleges that help feral cats.
Provide emergency funds to TNR groups.
Present more two-day workshops to empower communities to improve or launch TNR programs.
Help feral cat groups pay for other aspects of TNR not included above, such as a food bank for caretakers.
Care for the rescued San Nicolas Island cats.
http://www.hsus.org/pets/issues_affecting_our_pets/feral_cats/feral_cat_program_fund.html
The Humane Society of the United States estimates that there are 10 to 50 million feral cats in the United States.
Without Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs, feral cats continue to reproduce— and up to 75 percent of their kittens could die. Calls to officials from citizens (whether they are concerned about the cats' welfare or complain about the cats) won't decrease, and feral cats will continue to overwhelm animal shelters trying to care for injured, abused, and surrendered pet cats.
In response to this complex issue, The HSUS has created many resources to assist feral cat groups. But many groups struggle to fund their good work, and we would like to help them.
Donations to The Feral Cat Program Fund will be used to:
Pay veterinarians who provide spay/neuter services and purchase surgical packs, vaccinations and other necessary medical equipment and supplies.
Purchase humane traps.
Provide more grants to TNR groups and veterinary colleges that help feral cats.
Provide emergency funds to TNR groups.
Present more two-day workshops to empower communities to improve or launch TNR programs.
Help feral cat groups pay for other aspects of TNR not included above, such as a food bank for caretakers.
Care for the rescued San Nicolas Island cats.
Mischievous Cat? He Just Might Be Bored
From the HSUS:
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/cat_care/cat_boredom.html
Signs of Boredom
Those who share their home with a cat might be under the impression that their companion lolls about the house all day, doing nothing at all. On the contrary, cats—for the most part—are more inclined to spend their days playing.
If they're bored, they might meow, chase or pester, escape or engage in repetitive behavior like knocking objects off shelves. They entertain themselves and might think it's fun to be destructive, especially when that behavior attracts their person's attention.
It's important—even when the cat knocks over the plant that was just repotted—not to punish him. After ensuring he has a clean bill of health, assess his needs at home, paying close attention to his personality, which will give hints to his mental and physical needs. Younger or more social cats usually require more stimulation than older or shy cats.
Banish Boredom
Using a toy or game to play with a cat usually helps him release his energy. Cats have a natural prey drive and love testing their pouncing, stalking or chasing skills. Even a paper grocery type sack (handles removed) makes for a fun game of hide-and-seek.
Some cats will even fetch a ball if thrown to them, and positive reinforcement can be used to teach cats tricks.
Banishing kitty boredom can be as simple as setting up a bird feeder outside a window. For cats who enjoy climbing, a tall scratching post with perches could do the trick.
It can be a challenge to figure out which activity any cat likes best, but—above all—don't force him to do something he doesn’t want to do. Find an activity or toy that he already enjoys. He'll be less likely to be bored and destructive if he has playtime scheduled with his favorite person.
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/cat_care/cat_boredom.html
Signs of Boredom
Those who share their home with a cat might be under the impression that their companion lolls about the house all day, doing nothing at all. On the contrary, cats—for the most part—are more inclined to spend their days playing.
If they're bored, they might meow, chase or pester, escape or engage in repetitive behavior like knocking objects off shelves. They entertain themselves and might think it's fun to be destructive, especially when that behavior attracts their person's attention.
It's important—even when the cat knocks over the plant that was just repotted—not to punish him. After ensuring he has a clean bill of health, assess his needs at home, paying close attention to his personality, which will give hints to his mental and physical needs. Younger or more social cats usually require more stimulation than older or shy cats.
Banish Boredom
Using a toy or game to play with a cat usually helps him release his energy. Cats have a natural prey drive and love testing their pouncing, stalking or chasing skills. Even a paper grocery type sack (handles removed) makes for a fun game of hide-and-seek.
Some cats will even fetch a ball if thrown to them, and positive reinforcement can be used to teach cats tricks.
Banishing kitty boredom can be as simple as setting up a bird feeder outside a window. For cats who enjoy climbing, a tall scratching post with perches could do the trick.
It can be a challenge to figure out which activity any cat likes best, but—above all—don't force him to do something he doesn’t want to do. Find an activity or toy that he already enjoys. He'll be less likely to be bored and destructive if he has playtime scheduled with his favorite person.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Although there is no precise definition of a feral cat, many times they are abandoned house cats that have become much too antisocial to be kept as a pet in a typical home. Often, they are born in the wild, and are afraid of people from lack of human contact. They usually live in colonies near any food source that they can find: In neighborhoods, alleyways, apartment complexes, behind restaurants, on college/hospital campuses, and many other places. Unchecked breeding, with females spending most of their lives pregnant, or nursing, results in feral cat overpopulation even though half of the kittens die soon after birth.
kittiCo cat rescue: feral cats http://www.kittico.org/feralcats.html
kittiCo cat rescue: feral cats http://www.kittico.org/feralcats.html
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