But if you trap, neuter, and return those animals to that area, the population stabilizes, no new kittens are born, the lives of the returned, neutered cats are improved, and behaviors like yowling, mating, and fighting stop.
Yep, cats have been in the wild, living near humans for over 10,000 years. They deserve to be respected as much as any other animal. Killing them doesn't work. Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR does. It's been well documented. Don't believe me? Check out Alley Cat Allies and learn.
This October 16 is National Feral Cat Day, promoting compassion for cats.
Oh, and cats aren't responsible for the lower numbers of songbirds and other resident species. Human beings are. We need to use these big brains of ours to make the world safe for birds, cats, and people. Together we can do it.
2 comments:
Thanks for the heads up! We have feral rescues at Fat Kitty City, and we help manage some of the local colonies.
Good for you, Angelica! I've TNR'd a few cats in my area too, and it's been years now since new feral kittens have been born. Thanks for all you do!
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