The feral cats of Christopher Newport Park in downtown Newport News, Virginia, USA, are well established and under the care and management of a TNR program run by volunteers who place no burden on the city authorities. Yes, as is … Continue reading →
I’d like to propose as an idea that a form of genetic engineering called ‘gene drive’ be used as a way to reduce the feral cat populations in America and Australia. Local governments in both these countries are struggling with … Continue reading →
The harsh reality is that the only way to reduce feral cat numbers in the US is through properly enforced legislation. No one wants it. People don’t like their freedoms curtailed. And state and federal governments in the US are … Continue reading →
Feral colony cats may be outsmarted by the new Tomahawk live trap. Those involved in trap-neuter-return (TNR) know what I’m talking about as we often deal with the frustration of colony cats being trap shy. Back when I was active … Continue reading →
This is a good news story and a success for all participants particularly the cats! There was row going on at a retail park area in Okemos, Michigan. It was a classic clash between large retail outlets with huge carparks … Continue reading →
This is the feel-good story of Willie Ortez, a senior citizen approaching 80 years old (different sources give different ages) who has made it his life’s mission to care for several colonies of feral and stray cats in the Hartford, … Continue reading →
Marcy Britton, described as an ‘animal welfare activist’ says that TNR (trap-neuter-release of feral cats) has turned her property into a feral cat colony. She says that it does more harm than good and her home has lost value. “It’s … Continue reading →
This is an interesting snippet of cat news from Miami-Dade County in Florida, USA. Click Orlando.com reports that Florida officials will pay residents $15 if they trap stray or feral cats weighing at least 3 pounds and take them to … Continue reading →
This is the heartwarming yet heartbreaking story of a one-year-old mama cat who gave birth to eight kittens and managed to keep all of them alive until ‘fate’ led a rescuer to them. Kolony Kats, a TNR group based in … Continue reading →
This study came to the conclusion that TNR volunteers managing a feral cat colony on Tokunoshima Island might cause what the scientists call ‘hyper-predation’ of local native species. What they mean is that the cats are helped by people feeding … Continue reading →
