Thursday, August 11, 2005

Animals lose
The Powell River Peak, Canada
... Why are there so many feral cats in Powell River and why are they not receiving any help? Why does the municipality not address the feral cat issue? ...

Grant to MCSPCA much needed and very welcome
Atlanticville, NJ
... work is beginning to provide the animal welfare community with useful information about the demographics and health of stray and feral cats while improving ...

Coyotes likely to blame for Edmonds cat deaths
Edmonds Herald, WA
... Mukilteo police also say they have had trouble with cats being killed, presumably by coyotes ... pet owners keep their animals indoors or not let them stray too far ...

Plan would allow pound to end gassing by Oct. 15
San Antonio Express (subscription), TX
... Last year the facility impounded 54,000 cats and dogs, of which 17,000 were ... to happen — a methodical way to stop the proliferation of stray animals," he said ...

Animal sanctuary to open in '06
Delaware Coast Press, DE
... Many people take care of stray cats and dogs in their homes because they have no place to take them for fear they will be killed, Coscia said. ...

Kirkland animal shelter brimming with kittens
KING5.com (subscription), WA
... Vaccines - anywhere from $5 to $20 each (Kittens need a series of 2-3 vaccines.). - Testing for Feline Aids (FIV) and Feline Leukemia (FeLV) - $45.