Sentences with phrase «by outdoor animals»

Obviously, collisions with autos are a threat indoor cats don't have to worry about — that, or being attacked by outdoor animals, lapping up antifreeze, or getting any number of infectious diseases from roaming cats.

Not exact matches

Free - range means they have access to the outdoors, which means they could have animals raised by the hundreds or thousands with a little rickety door [to the outdoors] and that can be marketed as free - range.»
Additional outdoor adventures include cooperative games, scavenger hunts by map and compass, plant and animal identification, and environmental education.
Outdoor cats can get run over by cars, get torn apart by other animals, get into cat fights and get feline AIDs and rabies, doesn't get a meal everyday, i'm sure their life span is alot shorter.
Last month, the marine animal showcase by the lake introduced Stingray Touch, a place for warm - weather visitors to pet de-barbed, ocean - going bottom - feeders in an outdoor pool.
It is grown with the laws of nature in mind (meaning animals are fed their native diets, not a mix of grains and animal by - products, and have free - range access to the outdoors).
We need to eat more butterfat from pasture - fed animals, more lard from pigs raised outdoors, more eggs from pastured - poultry, and more shrimp and other seafood rich in vitamin D. And we need to recognize the demonization of butter and similar healthy foods for what it is — a ploy, bolstered by the phony cholesterol theory, that has convinced Americans to substitute imitation foods for the nourishing foods of their ancestors.
I love the outdoors, being physically active, staying fit by hiking, beachwalking, riding my bike, walking or just working out at the local «Y.» Love animals and hope to be in animal rescue when I retire.
Hi I'm 52 years old, self employed hvac contractor who loves most anything outdoors, camping, fishing, hanging with friends, movies, hiking, amusement parks, casinos, love animals especially dogs of which I have one by the name of Oscar.
Although Boog barely raises a paw to aid in his escape, the one - antlered animal is determined to pay back the favor by introducing the grizzly to the great outdoors.
During an outdoor escapade, Max and Duke are captured by NYC Animal Control, and so their neighborhood pet friends, including several other dogs, a cat, a parakeet, a guinea pig and a hawk that sounds an awful lot like Marlin the Clownfish (oh yeah — that's because he's also voiced by Albert Brooks), come - up with a plan to rescue them.
• People who spend time outdoors — bicyclists, joggers, meter readers, mail carriers, real estate agents, and delivery personnel among others — or visit other people's homes — such as social workers, home care providers, or pet sitters — need specific information distributed by employers, clubs, and associations on how to handle animal - related situations they are likely to encounter.
These wild animals are outdoors 24/7, so they're exposed to a much higher risk of being bitten by mosquitoes than our domestic dogs who spend most of their time indoors.
The Cats On My Block by Valerie Sicignano This picture book, written by Valerie Sicignano, Community Outreach Director of the NYC Feral Cat Initiative of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, introduces young children to the world of outdoor cats.
Designed by Orlando architect Miguel Lazaro Martin, the humane society's shelter will have glazed tile floors and walls, radiant heating for controlled animal comfort, special cat and puppy suites with open - up walls that allow fresh air and separate mature animals in individual indoor and outdoor kennel runs.
In a project called «Architects for Animals,» founded four years ago by Leslie Farrell, and presented by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, some of the city's most renowned architectural firms and designers design and build delightfully original winter shelters for New York City's outdoor «community» cats to provide them with a refuge from the cold.
Take care that she isn't able to spy any birds, wild animals or motion outdoors close by home windows - and make sure no different pets are around.
When outdoors, cats face the risks of being exposed to infections from other animals, getting into fights, being attacked by predators, or being run over by vehicles.
Outdoor cats get hit by cars, preyed upon by other animals, and can contract — and spread — a variety of diseases.
Ear mites are spread mostly by direct contact with another animal that has ear mites (they are commonly seen in outdoor cats).
Animal Care & Control of NYC will support the effort by providing data and referring citizens concerned about outdoor cats to the project.
Whether your passion is helping companion animalsby spaying and neutering outdoor cats or companion animals; getting the animal protection community registered to vote and participating in the legislative process; or protecting wildlife and its habitat, ADLA has a place for you.
Do not allow your kitten to go outdoors, as it may be stolen, hit by a car, pick up diseases from other animals, or even become the prey of a wild coyote.
Outdoor cats are exposed to much more: mosquitoes, fleas, cars, wild animals, internal / external parasites, coyotes, foxes, birds of prey, and other diseases carried by stray cats and dogs.
Safety precautions: Do not allow your kitten to go outdoors, as it may be stolen, hit by a car, pick up diseases from other animals, or even become the prey of a wild coyote.
Mammals and birds shall be provided with constant access to a supply of Potable Water in sufficient amount as to maintain good health as required by the species whether Animals are outdoors or indoors except as directed by a Veterinarian.
Cats that are allowed outdoors will kill wild animals and birds in the area for entertainment and they themselves can be killed by wildlife, cars, dogs, disease and can be stolen, abused or killed by humans.
Because they can not defend themselves adequately against attacks by other animals, declawed cats who are allowed outdoors may be at increased risk of injury or death.
RZA Pet Blanket Large For Dog Cat Animal 60» x 39» Inches Fleece Black Paw Print All Year Round Puppy Kitten Bed Warm Sleep Mat Fabric Indoors Outdoors (Tan COLOR) By $ 10.27 $ 15.97
Because the bitter taste is universally despised by most all animals, including rabbits, raccoons, and deer, you can even use it to protect outdoor non-edible plants and flowers from foraging wildlife.
And although some people like to allow their indoor cats roam outdoors, if your cat leaves your property (within city limits), you are breaking the leash law and your cat may be picked up by animal control.
Inspired Outdoor Cat Shelters by Architects for Animals Kitty Condo by RNL Architecture Zone — February 28, 2016
As outdoor cats widen their outdoor territories, they may become lost long enough to be «rescued» by other cat lovers, legitimate rescue groups, or picked up by animal control as strays.
The suit, filed in November, alleges that the city is violating animal cruelty laws by returning program cats to their outdoor homes.
By Jess Borda With only 5 full time staff and a team of volunteers with the task to care for the 130 + dogs in the outdoor kennels at the Town Lake Animal Center, you may...
Hissing and growling are self - defense behaviors, which, over time, may change as the animal (whether «feral» or «stray») begins to trust humans that provide food, water, and care.Feral cats that are born and living outdoors, without any human contact or care, have been shown to be adoptable and can be tamed by humans, provided they are removed from a wild environment before truly feral behaviors are established.
People often ask us how to keep their barn cats (and other outdoor cats) warm in winter... Below, we have gathered together information we received from our barn owners and from knowledgeable animal professionals who graciously share advice on Masscats.org (sources are cited) Photo credit: Jeff Worth By the way, if you click through to Amazon -LSB-...]
Star's outdoor garden is sheltered by a gazebo and contains a fountain, garden swing and meditation area where owners can spend time with their animals, say good - bye and accompany their pets while euthanasia is performed in this peaceful and private setting.
(Washington, D.C., April 18, 2013) A new study from British scientists has documented for the first time, significant new impacts to birds from outdoor cats, reporting that even brief appearances of cats near avian nest sites leads to at least a doubling in lethal nest predation of eggs and young birds by third - party animals, as well as behavioral changes in parent birds that lead to an approximately 33 percent reduction in the amount of food brought to nestlings following a predation threat.
If you plan on changing the pet from an indoor animal to an outdoor one, this transition should occur by slowly increasing the amount of time the animal spends outside, acclimating him or her to ambient temperatures, new surroundings and changes in feeling.
The diet and how the animal is fed may be influenced by its environment which includes, but is not limited to, the number and type of the animals in the household, where the animal is housed (i.e., indoors versus outdoors), the human inhabitants of the house (i.e., a household with small children, elderly individuals or adults only), and the feeding philosophies of the owner.
Visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals website to read about how Trap - Neuter - Return (TNR) humanely reduces the number of community cats living outdoors, and how you can help by attending one of our free TNR certification workshops.
As outdoor cats widen their outdoor territories, they may become lost or picked up by animal control as strays.
Any animal welfare organization in Florida that works with rabbits will vouch for the fact that rabbits are also commonly surrendered to shelters in large numbers or abandoned outdoors by their owners.
All cats, even cats who never interact with other animals or venture outdoors, should be examined at least once a year and receive vaccinations against rabies and other diseases, as recommended by their veterinarian.
By bringing together Canada's oldest conservation charity and Canada's largest animal welfare community, we're increasing knowledge and education on the benefits to cats, birds and others when owned cats are prevented from roaming unsupervised outdoors.
These inspired outdoor cat shelters created by some of Los Angeles» leading design firms were made for Architects for Animals» Giving Shelter, a benefit event for feline charity FixNation held on Wednesday at the Herman Miller showroom in L.A.
A. Outdoor cats are exposed to many dangerous things including being hit by a car, eaten by a coyote, disease exposure, fights with other animals and more.
If used on an outdoor animal, the flear collar should be «breakaway,» i.e. should break and fall off if it gets caught on something, to prevent the animal from being choked by it.
Perhaps it is bending constitutional rights, but to most Americans, as shown by the results in the MO voting, believe that animals who were bred to spend their lives with us deserve to be treated at least by the requirements in prop B. (However, constant access to the outdoors seems a bit excessive to me.)
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