Tuesday, May 31, 2005

PETA CALLS FOR BAN ON DEADLY TRAPS AT GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE
Maiming, Killing of Cats, Wildlife May Violate State’s Anti-Cruelty Law
PETA (press release)
... National Seashore (GINS), imploring him to immediately ban the use of steel-jaw traps and snares currently being used to kill feral cats, foxes, raccoons, and ...

ASPCA Kicks Off June As Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month With Revealing ...
U.S. Newswire (press release), DC
... the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(r) (ASPCA) celebrates June as Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month in order to educate people about the wonderful cats and kittens ...
[Excerpt]
Make Pet Adoption Your First Option(r) is a message that the ASPCA encourages throughout the year in order to facilitate their ultimate goal, an end to the euthanasia of all adoptable animals.
[See Feral Cat Blog! post on May 18: June is Adopt-a-Cat Month/Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Month]

How much is that kitten in the window? Only $35!
News 8 Austin, TX
Cats generally breed in the spring, so right now animal shelters are taking in more cats than they can find homes for. There are ...

Waukesha County humane officers put cat episode in context
Waukesha Freeman, WI
WAUKESHA - When James Stadler helped rescue 193 cats from a town of Ottawa home May 20, he was unable to walk upon entering the residence. ...

Homeless animal problem grows
Gary Post Tribune, IN
... While Godra agrees with Hullsiek about the need to spay and neuter animals, Ogle has a different theory about what’s bringing the animals to the area. ...

Casper WY Events
The Casper Star Tribune, WY
Golf tournament
* Reservations are required for the Central Wyoming Spay and Neuter Foundation's inaugural golf tournament, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. June 3 at Paradise Valley Country Club. Teams of four players may compete in a scramble format for $75 per person. Proceeds benefit education and financial assistance in reducing local pet overpopulation. Sponsors are sought for the fundraiser. Info: Sally, 577-3453 or 262-4080.