This is something which has occurred to me for some time. My thoughts have been renewed by the stories of extreme weather conditions in Texas causing very low temperatures and snow storms. Feral cats are at risk of frostbite and … continue reading…
The exceptionally cold Texas weather catastrophe is a global warning. They say that it is a sign of global warming. Fortunately and thankfully the forecast for Houston Texas is that conditions are rapidly warming up this weekend. Temperatures get back … continue reading…
In the not too distant future there will be two alternatives to TNR as a means to manage the feral cat population in any country but I am mainly thinking of America and Australia where the authorities are more concerned … continue reading…
NEWS AND COMMENT: A row has erupted between the Sex and the City actor, Jason Lewis, and his neighbour Opel Barnes. Can someone tell me where they live? It doesn’t really matter. They live pretty well next to each other … continue reading…
A Reader’s Forum story by Valorie with introduction by Elisa. Elisa: Valorie is a good friend who resides in the United States. Her story describes not only how much police procedure has changed over the past few years, it’s also … continue reading…
NEWS AND COMMENT: BETHPAGE STATE PARK, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK STATE: For a very long time volunteers have been looking after the feral cats on Bethpage State Park. There is a long established colony and one of the current volunteers … continue reading…
In one respect Styrofoam feral cat shelters are an excellent idea because its a way of reusing discarded coolers. Discarded Styrofoam coolers are easy to turn into insulated, warm and effective feral cat shelters. You’ll find videos on how to … continue reading…
There’s a huge study out at the moment from the University of Southern California concerning a third of a million people in 67 countries. Although it is obviously wrong to generalise, the scientists found that women say that they are … continue reading…
Posted July 27, 2020 by Laura Humphreys When you ask me why can’t I take just one more THIS is what I hear. You don’t understand what I do. This is what I want! I think really are you an … continue reading…
CAT NEWS AND VIEWS: Changes to Icelandic law regarding the status of feral cats on the island has been proposed by the government, as I understand it. I have added the caveat because I’m reliant upon a Google translation of … continue reading…
Science Direct.com have temporarily removed from their website a study that they had published several weeks ago on a possible causal link between the presence of women at a university and the number of cats in the area. The study … continue reading…
Firstly, I have deliberately specified that this study relates to China and the reason for this will become apparent when you read the article. The title to the study has been described as sexist and discriminatory. It is entitled: Where … continue reading…
A Reader’s Forum article published November 22, 2019 by Lawanna Johnson, President and Director Purr Partners Feline Rescue ___________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE November 23 3:35pm “UPDATE: DOMINO’S PIZZA HAS AGREED TO CALL OFF THE TRAPPING! We just received a call from the … continue reading…
The video explains it. What I like about it is that something which might be thrown out is reused in a humane way to improve the welfare of feral cats for whom we are responsible because we put them there. … continue reading…
I like the description of a feral cat barn relocation programme as akin to an unemployment agency or job center for cats. It’s a term used by Maria, an intern, in her article for Dallas News.com (good article by the … continue reading…
