I am also concerned that they let cats go in neighborhoods without asking the homeowners FIRST. What do they do if someone doesn't want the cat re-released?
While I love cats, I wouldn't want any roaming in my yard - partly because my own pet cats would not like it and out of concern for the native wild animals in my yard.
First, I am glad that this program microchips the cats routinely. I wish other TNR programs would do the same - but it is a rarity.
I am concerned that the video showed two tame kittens being released! Why weren't they adopted out to a loving home? The woman wishes them well and "hopes they stay safe". Doesn't sound very humane to me. They would be safe in someone's home.
My town has a bunch of feral cats luckily people seem to get along great with them,feeding them and such. They're nice to see walking around and I think since people are nice to them they are nice to people. And if you go on a walk a cat or two might start following you around. It happened to me once! :)
I hope you are encouraging all the people who feed the cats to take full responsibility for them and have them fixed and vaccinated. If the cats are following you around, they are likely someone's pet or abandoned pet and proper homes could probably be found for them.
In many places the law states that if you feed an animal you are legally responsible for them (usually includes rabies shot and keep cat under control).
Atleast someone understands every feral deserves a chance for domestication
aeldridge345 8 months ago
Wonderful video! We featured it in our ASPCA Shelters' Edge blog today!
ssspune 1 year ago
I am also concerned that they let cats go in neighborhoods without asking the homeowners FIRST. What do they do if someone doesn't want the cat re-released?
While I love cats, I wouldn't want any roaming in my yard - partly because my own pet cats would not like it and out of concern for the native wild animals in my yard.
deathsquid 2 years ago
First, I am glad that this program microchips the cats routinely. I wish other TNR programs would do the same - but it is a rarity.
I am concerned that the video showed two tame kittens being released! Why weren't they adopted out to a loving home? The woman wishes them well and "hopes they stay safe". Doesn't sound very humane to me. They would be safe in someone's home.
deathsquid 2 years ago
This seems like a good program.
My town has a bunch of feral cats luckily people seem to get along great with them,feeding them and such. They're nice to see walking around and I think since people are nice to them they are nice to people. And if you go on a walk a cat or two might start following you around. It happened to me once! :)
SubparPanda 2 years ago
I hope you are encouraging all the people who feed the cats to take full responsibility for them and have them fixed and vaccinated. If the cats are following you around, they are likely someone's pet or abandoned pet and proper homes could probably be found for them.
In many places the law states that if you feed an animal you are legally responsible for them (usually includes rabies shot and keep cat under control).
Real feral cats are much more afraid of people.
deathsquid 2 years ago
That's excellent! You do amazing work at Best Friends!
rebelwithoutastraw 2 years ago