I found Duvall's discussion of the impact of cats somewhat difficult to follow, in part because he seemed to conflate observations
of managed colonies with those of unmanaged (and likely unsterilized) cats.
It's an immediate, visual way to ID cats that have gone through the TNR process, and it alerts animal control that the cat is part
of a managed colony with a volunteer caregiver.
Not exact matches
Working
with volunteers, the researchers identified 15 feral
colonies, living in trees or buildings without human management, and 24
colonies managed by beekeepers in urban, suburban, and rural areas within an hour's drive
of Raleigh, N.C..
Holden conducted the study
with paleontologist Dr. John M. Harris, Chief Curator
of the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, and Robert M. Timm, from Kansas University, who
manages a dermestid beetle
colony for research specimen preparation.
In Nov. 2007, a Cook County ordinance took effect that allows the establishment
of managed feral cat
colonies if they are registered
with a department approved sponsor.
Feral cat
colonies managed with Trap - Neuter - Return programs do not harbor rabies, because the vaccinations they receive as part
of the program are proven to protect them from the disease for multiple years.
In 2007, Cook County passed legislation that created a formal structure for a countywide TNR program,
with a coalition
of private nonprofit organizations assuming the responsibility for
managing community cat
colonies.
These
colonies can be
managed through a nonlethal method called Trap - Neuter - Return (TNR), in which cats are humanely (and painlessly) trapped, spayed or neutered, and returned to their
colony site where volunteer caretakers provide them
with food, water and shelter for the duration
of their lives.
In our experience,
colonies with lots
of sick cats are ones that are poorly
managed - poor nutrition, inadequate shelter and / or unneutered animals.
Holmer's assertion is part
of his presentation, called «
Managed Cat
Colonies and Rabies,» that is one
of 28 presentations being aired in over 70 countries in connection
with the second annual World Rabies Day International Webinar to be held September 21 and 22.
«
Managed cat
colonies are often claimed to be the cheapest form
of control for areas
with feral cats.
The Foundation For Homeless Cats
manages 14
colonies with the help
of our dedicated volunteers.
Cook County allows the establishment
of managed feral cat
colonies if they are registered
with a sponsor approved by Cook County Department
of Animal and Rabies Control.
* Providing lifetime care for 300 animals * Conducts an intensive adoption program for homeless dogs and cats * Works directly
with county animal services in saving lives
of animals *
Manages a feral cat
colony providing a tree house, food, & daily care * Conducts a public feral cat trapping program under the trap / neuter / return policy * Networks
with 42 organizations across the U. S. in placing wild & exotic animals * Distributes educational materials * Conducts peaceful public demonstrations to call attention to animal exploitation * Makes presentations at public hearing and forums * Promoting A Cruelty - Free Lifestyle by sponsoring public events and education * Conducts telephone and letter - writing campaigns
(a) The animal care and control division or its designee, in order to encourage the stabilization
of the free - roaming cat population in the city, may: (1) Trap any free - roaming cat in a humane manner; (2) Have the cat surgically sterilized, ear - tipped, and vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian; and (3) Release the cat to animal care and control for adoption or other disposition in accordance
with law, or to a
colony caretaker who will maintain the cat as part
of a
managed colony of free - roaming cats.
It shall be unlawful for a person to provide food, water or shelter to a
colony of free - roaming cats, unless: (1) The
colony is a
managed colony, registered
with the animal care and control division or its designee; or (2) The food, water or shelter is provided in conjunction
with the implementation
of trap, neuter, and return methodology as set forth in section 531 - 209
of this chapter.
With a little help from people, the
managed colonies of feral cats on the waterfront were prepared for the storm, but one little grey cat was not.
However, because 71 percent to 94 percent
of a population must be sterilized,
with no immigration, to reduce its size — and because people constantly release cats into the wild —
managed cat
colonies can persist for decades, if not forever.
- loaning traps - offering easy - to - follow trapping instructions - providing below - cost and sometimes free spays / neuters / vaccines for community cats at our LifeLine Spay & Neuter Clinics - educating the public about community cats - advising how to affectively
manage cat
colonies - offering solutions to help mediate neighbor complaints - supporting trappers throughout trapping process and the throughout the life
of the
colony - helping connect people
with others interested in helping community cats in their area and fostering the growth
of grassroots efforts in neighborhoods throughout the 20 county metro area - giving referrals for community cat resources throughout the metro area
Fact: Statistics show that feral cats in
managed colonies with caregivers generally enjoy the same good health, fitness and low occurrence
of disease as pet cats.
One
of the best ways to help cats is volunteer
with a rescue organization that helps
manage feral cat
colonies.
If you're
managing a
colony of feral cats in New York City, or if you have assisted uncertified caretakers
with TNR, please take a few minutes to register or update your
colony in Neighborhood Cats» Cat Stats NYC database.
One
of the best ways to help cats is to volunteer
with a rescue organization that helps
manage feral cat
colonies.
A University
of Nebraska study released last year found that feral cats were responsible for the extinction
of 33 species
of birds worldwide, that even well fed cats in so - called «
managed» cat
colonies will kill, that feral cats prey more on native wildlife than on other invasive creatures, and that most feral cats (between 62 and 80 percent) tested positive for toxoplasmosis (a disease
with serious implications for pregnant women and people
with weakened immune systems).
Its mission is to address the problem
of homeless cats in Toronto by spaying / neutering, bringing adoptable cats into our foster / adoption program,
managing colonies of feral cats (those that are not adoptable), and educating the public about responsible pet ownership and living
with community cats.
Despite widespread concern about the welfare
of free - roaming cats, the lifespans
of neutered feral cats in
managed colonies compare favorably
with those
of pet cats.
You'd
manage the resources and population
of colonies while advancing them further
with research to keep your imperial citizens happy, maintain diplomatic relations
with other superpowers and build a mighty space armada to bring rival superpowers to their knees.
A University
of Nebraska study released last year found that feral cats were responsible for the extinction
of 33 species
of birds worldwide, that even well fed cats in so - called «
managed» cat
colonies will kill, that feral cats prey more on native wildlife than on other invasive creatures, and that most feral cats (between 62 and 80 percent) tested positive for toxoplasmosis (a disease
with serious implications for pregnant women and people
with weakened immune systems).
Its mission is to address the problem
of homeless cats in Toronto by spaying / neutering, bringing adoptable cats into our foster / adoption program,
managing colonies of feral cats (those that are not adoptable), and educating the public about responsible pet ownership and living
with community cats.
Colony South Hotel and Conference Center, City • ST 2008 — 2009 Director
of Hotel Operations
Managed all aspects
of daily operations for 195 - room resort property
with management oversight for 8 Division managers ensuring all hotel departments operated effectively and efficiently focused on fiscal oversight.
Its mission is to address the problem
of homeless cats in Toronto by spaying / neutering, bringing adoptable cats into our foster / adoption program,
managing colonies of feral cats (those that are not adoptable), and educating the public about responsible pet ownership and living
with community cats.
The marriage
of Colony and the NorthStar companies — one
of which focused on commercial - property investments and debt,
with the other
managing the REIT's assets — accelerated growth for
Colony Capital, which had been slower to raise money from institutional investors after its financial - crisis losses.