Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Western Australia must tackle invasive species head on
On Line opinion, Australia
[Excerpt]
While many techniques exist to control invasive species, the actual methods used must at all times be humane and ethical. Regardless of the damage that invasive species may cause to our environment, and in spite of animals, such as foxes and feral cats painfully killing native birds and animals, our control actions must always be undertaken with minimal or no pain inflicted upon the target invasive species.

Human Society currently at 'cat capacity'
Grand Island Independent, NE
... problem. Specifically, the society wants the right to immediately euthanize feral cats. The ... Feral cats are combative. They hiss ...

Officials catch strays at risk for rabies
About 20 cats were found near apartments where a Westland family had an infected kitten.
DetNews.com, MI
The feral cats will be turned over to the local Humane Society to be euthanized and tested for rabies, said Deputy Police Chief Marc Stobbe. ...

It's raining cats and, well, just cats
Concord Monitor, NH
... The Concord SPCA euthanizes only feral cats and animals that are either terminally ill or have behavioral problems too severe for shelter staff to remedy. ...

A snip in time may save nine pets' lives, or more
Salem Statesman Journal, OR
... critical time for the Humane Society of the Willamette Valley, which is dealing with an overload of stray or abandoned pets, especially cats, spokeswoman Sara ...

Ahwatukee 'catwoman' helps find homes for felines
Arizona Republic, AZ
... colors and sizes. She is a volunteer for Valley Cats, a rescue organization that finds homes for up to 500 stray cats annually. ...

Woman Dies In Heat; Stayed Home To Protect Rescued Cats
KSDK, MO
... Saturday. Baker lived in the non-air conditioned home for decades with more than a dozen stray cats she had rescued. Sunday, she ...

The off season: Whether you want them there or not - cats are company
Terre Haute Tribune Star, IN
... Of our cats, we've had Arthur the longest. ... named after the "Seinfeld" character - my daughter's cat, was the offspring of the kind of homeless stray we see so ...

Outdoor cats face life in the great indoors
Contra Costa Times, CA
... I know my other readers have plenty of experience with changing their feline "Outies" into "Innies," and I'm sure they'd be willing to share their thoughts ...

There's a New Cat in Town -- Make That More Than 800 New Cats!
Market Wire (press release)
... "Year after year, we see hundreds of top cats compete for ... Sponsors for the event include The IAMS Company, Royal Canin, World's Best Cat Litter and Cats Rule. ...