A Michael Broad Blog
Thinking ahead to next winter 😉 my mind turned to the possibility of a cat or dog outdoor kennel/house that is warmed by a heating mat (or mini-bar heater) which is powered by a solar panel on the roof. I have an image of this very effective product but it is simply not on …
Certainly! Let’s delve into the difference between RTF (Return to Field) and TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs for cats. But first a charming picture created by another AI computer. In summary, TNR specifically targets feral cats, whereas RTF encompasses all cats and aims to prevent euthanasia while humanely managing the cat population. Both approaches play essential roles in cat welfare …
I think this is a very good question. What if you see an injured feral cat and you want to help by taking her to a veterinarian? True feral cats are essentially wild. They are totally unsocialised. This means they aren’t domesticated which in turn means that they are fearful of people. They’re going …
By and large feral cats put up with fleas; that’s how they deal with them. They accept them as a way of life and tolerate them because they have to. It’s strange because I’ve just written a story about a cat hoarding man in the UK. He was hoarding domestic cats and people outside …
A Reader’s Forum story by Mo Betta published August 17, 2019 I’m gonna start off by saying I am a caregiver and have a controlled colony of kitties. I also don’t stop at just TNR, I also provide medical attention to my kitties but I also want to raise awareness for the unforeseen issues …
Cape Girardeau, Missouri city officials are seeking to work out agreements with local veterinarians to euthanize feral cats brought into the shelter by animal control. The Humane Society animal shelter stated: “We are not equipped to deal with them”. The decision comes after an animal control officer brought 16 feral cats to the Humane …
February 17, 2019 by Betsy Cumer Here is a miracle. This is Toby, a male neutered that has roamed the community for at least 10 years. He had set himself up a nice feeding route. However, when I moved in and started feeding the cats, he discovered that he was quite fond of my …
This is the happy ending story about a family who moved into a new home who inherited the resident cat. The former homeowner left a heartwarming note about the cat who had shown up at the home 12 years prior that they were never able to tame. Miranda and her family found a note …
