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NEWS ABOUT: feral cats

feral cats stories: 3 news summaries



  Wild Cat Gang 
  Keeps Lost 
  Boy Alive 

Huddled together to keep him warm, brought him food

Dec 20, 08 1:52 PM CST
(Newser) - Police in Argentina recently found a 1-year-old homeless boy being cared for by wild cats, the Daily Telegraph reports. A policewoman on patrol noticed an unusually large cat gathering which, on closer inspection, was surrounding the boy. Doctors believe the eight cats snuggled up to keep the child warm... More »

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feral cats • cat

 Fertile
 Felines May
 Require New Laws 

Cat population could reach dangerous heights: researcher

Apr 17, 08 3:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - America’s wandering cat population is growing—and if communities don’t address the issue, their numbers could spiral to alarming heights, LiveScience reports. As it stands, there’s a cat for every 3.5 Americans, and reproducing roamers contribute to the 5 million cats euthanized yearly. Cities may need... More »

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Los Angeles • overpopulation • feral cats • cat • feline

LAPD Gets Cats to Scare Rats

Feral felines spook rodents that were running over desks, digging into bags

Dec 29, 07 1:28 PM CST
(Newser) - The LAPD is using six feral felines to shoo away pesky rats and mice from its lots, the Los Angeles Times reports. The mangy, homeless creatures can't be broken in as house pets, so an animal rescue group placed them with the city’s finest to control its rodent... More »

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Los Angeles • mice • rats • animal rights • LAPD • feral cats • Voice for the Animals • Working Cats

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