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Humane Society to try oral contraceptives on feral cats on Galveston Island

PoC avatarPosted on October 16, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 18, 2018

The Galveston County Daily News reports that the Galveston Island Humane Society is thinking about trying an oral contraceptive on feral cats on the island in conjunction with standard TNR programs. Jim Stevenson – world’s most notorious cat website troll … Continue reading →

Posted in predation | Tagged cat predation, contraceptive, euthanasia of feral cats, TNR | 6 Replies

Have Animal Advocates Lost Their Wits about Euthanasia?

PoC avatarPosted on May 22, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 22, 2018

Have animal advocates lost their wits about euthanasia? I don’t think so. Most of us struggle with it for obvious reasons. But are we being selfish when we hold on to pets for too long?

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Posted in Euthanasia | Tagged animal rescue, cat euthanasia, cat rescues, euthanasia, euthanasia of dogs, euthanasia of feral cats | 4 Replies

What it is really like to have to euthanize shelter animals

PoC avatarPosted on April 24, 2017 by Michael BroadApril 24, 2017

A cattery coordinator, Shannon Phillips (see above – the photo is by her), tells us what it is like for her to euthanize and make decisions about euthanizing cats and dogs on a daily basis. She admits that she has … Continue reading →

Posted in Euthanasia | Tagged animal shelter, cat euthanasia, cat shelter, cat shelter euthanasia, euthanasia, euthanasia of dogs, euthanasia of feral cats, humanely euthanize a cat | Leave a reply

Cat Stuck in Peanut Butter Jar Euthanised But Not before Birthing Kittens

PoC avatarPosted on March 23, 2017 by Michael BroadMarch 23, 2017

“Poor baby. Wish she could have been saved!” – Roman Katz (on YouTube) I find that this is a sad story and I’m unsure that this mother cat should have been euthanised but what do I know? I don’t know … Continue reading →

Posted in cats in emergencies | Tagged cat euthanasia, cat rescue, cat shelter, cats in emergencies, euthanasia of feral cats | 12 Replies

Chicago Is Selling Feral Cats for up to $600 to Combat Chicago’s Rat Problem

PoC avatarPosted on July 22, 2016 by Michael BroadJuly 22, 2016

I have said it before and I’ll say it again; feral cats can be useful. There is a place in communities for feral cats. We just need to see it. This story emphasises it. It tells us that feral cats … Continue reading →

Posted in Feral Cats | Tagged Cat News, euthanasia of feral cats, feral cats, feral cats and their management, working cats | 8 Replies

Worcester County Animal Control Kill Cats As a First Measure

PoC avatarPosted on July 19, 2016 by Michael BroadAugust 15, 2016

In Worcester County, USA, there are too many stray cats. That’s what they say. The sheriff says that domestic animals must be under the control of the owner and all times. If they allow their pets to wonder they will … Continue reading →

Posted in Killing feral cats | Tagged animal control, cat euthanasia, euthanasia of feral cats, humane society, killing a feral cat | 18 Replies

Telling the difference between feral and domestic cats in a trap

PoC avatarPosted on July 10, 2014 by Michael BroadAugust 9, 2018

Aberdeen in South Dakota, USA have an animal shelter. A resident in Aberdeen enquired about their procedures on trapping cats. Her enquiry was prompted by concerns over welfare. The lady, Talese Aucoin, had seen a photograph of a cat in … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Rescue, Cat shelters | Tagged animal shelters usa, cat behavior, cat euthanasia, domestic cats, euthanasia of feral cats, trapping cats | 7 Replies

The Gassing of Feral Cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadFebruary 12, 2016

by Michael It seems that the gassing of feral cats still goes on in North America. I thought euthanasia had moved on to more humane methods. The gassing of unwanted animals that people don’t know what to do with seems … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal laws, Animal Rescue, Animal Rights, Euthanasia, Feral Cats, Human to cat relationship | Tagged euthanasia of feral cats, feral cats | 1 Reply

Feral and Stray Cats are Killed not Euthanised

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadFebruary 9, 2016

by Michael (London, UK) Canadian Feral cat – you are better off in the wild – photo by Bruce McKay (Flickr) I have been led to make this post by Lori Smith, who has written an essay that I hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Euthanasia, Feral Cats | Tagged euthanasia of feral cats, feral cat | Leave a reply

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