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Monday Matters- Why Help Feral Cats?

October 21, 2013 by L. E. Mastilock

Welcome to Monday Matters
where I aim to spread awareness to help important causes and where you
can start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even
if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on.

Rascal and Rocco: Monday Matters- Why Help Feral Cats?

I completely missed National Feral Cat Day on Oct 16th! 

I know…, how can I live with myself?!

My excuse is that it was my birthday the day before and I was up late with my family. Is that a good excuse? Family comes first, right? But, helping others is way up there, too. I leave it to you to decide (if you’re the judgmental type), but don’t bother sharing your decision with me.

Anywho, I’ve been reading a lot about them (feral cats that is) and figured I’d share the info just in case you were having margaritas and missed it, too. Plus, many events going on to raise awareness and more for these cats are happening all month long; some even till the end of the year!

Go to Nationalferalcatday.org/events to find events and campaigns near you!

Rascal and Rocco: Monday Matters- Why Help Feral Cats?
photo from Alley Cat Allies

Why Do These Cats Need Our Help?

“Left unaltered, free-roaming cats continue to
reproduce creating more homeless kittens.  Through TNR, free-roaming
cats live out their lives without adding to the homeless cat
population.  According to scientific studies, free-roaming cats gain
weight and live healthier lives after being altered. TNR programs are
proven to stabilize and significantly reduce the size of free-roaming
cat colonies.  By limiting free-roaming cat populations, fewer unwanted
and homeless cats are taken to shelters and euthanized.” from the Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project


How can I help?

Spay/Neuter a cat or cat colony

Set up a feeding station or shelter for free roaming cats

Become a foster to feral kittens

Make a donation or find out more at the Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project


Rascal and Rocco: Monday Matters- Why Help Feral Cats?
No one told you either?


Rascal and Rocco: Monday Matters- Why Help Feral Cats?A good book for kids to help them learn about feral cats is: 

Three Feral Kittens by Karen Thompson

This nonfiction book tells the
story of three kittens in the woods bordering the
author’s backyard and grew up in her yard. It’s illustrated with
photographs and includes eight pages of educational
activities; covering vocabulary, comprehension, STEM, and
community outreach!

A portion of the proceeds go to
the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon to help provide spay, neuter, and
vaccination services for feral cats as well as education services for
feral cat caretakers.


Some great articles you don’t want to miss:

Debunking 7 Common Myths About Feral Cats by Mochas, Mysteries, and More
Get Informed: Discover the Truth about Feral Cats by Alley Cat Allies
About the Cats What is a Feral Cat? The Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project

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Filed Under: Pets and Animals Tagged With: cats, causes, Monday Matters, outdoors, safety, wild animals

Comments

  1. Francesca Villa says

    October 24, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Awesome post!!!

  2. Texas, a Cat in... Austin says

    October 22, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    I think it is nice to have reminders not only on Feral Cat Day, so it is okay to have missed the special day =^.^=
    And happy belated purrthday!

  3. Swami Zoe says

    October 21, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    Me-Ommmmmmmm!

  4. Sometimes, Cats Herd You says

    October 21, 2013 at 11:37 am

    We missed posting about it, too. It's such a great cause, and it seems like it getting more visibility every year. Paws crossed that people understand why it's so important.

  5. Sue Kottwitz says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:58 am

    Great post about a cause near and dear to my heart!

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