The Humane Movement X
Animal rights and cruelty have been issues for a long time. The first humane organization was founded over 150 years ago to: Establish standards for humane treatment of animals Promote rights of animals Protect animals from harm But for much of the humane movement's history, feral cats have been referred to as "filthy and vicious" to name a few adjectives. Why are homeless cats not worthy of the same compassion from groups that claim to be dedicated to animal rights and wel
Where Did All the Homeless Cats Come From? X
You can find them everywhere; near stores, apartment complexes, restaurants, racetracks and in alleys. Wherever community cats can find food, their colonies (several community cats living together) will form. But where did all these community cats come from? The answer is: humans created this. Humans move out of an apartment or college housing and leave their cats behind to fend for themselves. Some people no longer want the responsibility of a cat so they open a door and
Why Embrace TNVR? X
TNVR (trap-neuter-vaccinate-return) reduces the number of community cats entering shelters. It reduces the number of cats living on the streets. When community cats are spayed or neutered, the cycle of kittens ends. Here's why: The cats are healthier because they are spayed/neutered, reducing the risks of reproductive cancers greatly TNVR'd cats have less desire to roam Less howling and fighting No Heat cycles Reduces/eliminates risk of sparing and marking Only proven and
TNVR Improves Animal Welfare X
Cats live healthier, more peaceful lives after trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TVNR). Here is why: Spay (Females) No heat cycles Less desire to roam Risk of mammary gland tumors, ovarian and/or uterine cancer is reduced or eliminated Number of unwanted cats/kittens is at all time high - trap-and-kill has failed Relieves cats of constant stress of mating & pregnancies Cats are vaccinated against rabies Neuter (Males) Reduces or eliminates risk of spraying and marking Less desir
Man-Made Problem, Man-Made Solution X
In a world filled with an increasing number of community cats, where can we lay the blame? The answer is Man. It was Man who failed to spay and neuter their pets, and then abandoned them to the streets. Left to fend for themselves, they began to form colonies to survive and breed. They quickly increased in numbers, all because of Man. Man could have changed this scenario by being responsible and using spay and neuter, a humane way to reduce the number of cats, but many cho
