Sentences with phrase «of outdoor cats»

This is a strong indicator that the number of outdoor cats breeding in these communities is being reduced significantly.

I've had a lot of outdoor cats in my life, and from my small sample, it's remarkably hard for a cat to kill a bird.

The prevailing wisdom used to be that cats should be indoors — even if that meant killing millions of outdoor cats.

It is a fact that the removal and killing of outdoor cats that animal control has been pursuing for decades is never ending and futile.

With the stress of reproduction removed, the population of outdoor cats will grow smaller over time.

The average lifespan of an outdoor cat is 3 years.

No matter what type of feeding station you choose, it can be an extremely valuable tool in managing a colony of outdoor cats.

Owners of outdoor cats often provide their cats with litter trays in order to «monitor» the cat's toilet habits for health care reasons.

Some cats feel threatened by the visual presence of outdoor cats.

However, plenty of outdoor cats who never eat canned food can also develop the disease — so other factors that haven't been discovered yet are likely to be involved.

It takes all of us working together to address the needs of outdoor cats.

In the meantime, what exactly did this wildlife rehab center learn about the hunting habits of outdoor cats?

Last but certainly not least we carry a large selection of outdoor cat houses that are made out of natural cedar wood with insulation inside the wall panels and the roof.

The risk of disease and injury by other means is incredibly high, making the life expectancy of an outdoor cat between 2 and 5 years on average.

I've haven't seen this one around before and I know most of the outdoor cats around my apartment.

Plenty of outdoor cats enjoy safe leash time with their humans — and it's good for your health, too!

Virtually every study of outdoor cats assumes that because cats in some habitats threaten biodiversity, they are a threat across all habitats everywhere.

On the contrary, some research suggests that less than half of outdoor cats hunt.

Studies show that older cats visit the veterinarian less often than younger cats and that guardians of indoor cats are less likely to place a priority on veterinary care than guardians of outdoor cats.

Imagine, then, what the chances of an outdoor cat picking up fleas is.

If you are the caretaker of an outdoor cat, you can create a weather proof shelter from a large plastic tub.

Hundreds of thousands of outdoor cats are captured and taken to shelters each year, where many are euthanized.

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These studies, though, make little effort to understand the complexities of outdoor cats interacting with wildlife.

Identify and apply for appropriate grants and other funding mechanisms to carry out Trap - Neuter - Return and offer services for caregivers of outdoor cats.

Of course that happens, but the vast majority of outdoor cats die an earlier death than their indoor counterparts.

However, many feel that it is more likely that the small bird and mammal prey of outdoor cats are the prime way that cats become infected.

The average life span of an outdoor cat is 2 to 3 years, whereas an indoor - only cat can live 15 to 20 years.

This approach continues to fail, and the number of outdoor cats increases despite the fact that millions of vibrant, healthy outdoor cats are killed each year.

Those kittens, especially if they are allowed outdoors, add to the number of outdoor cats and the problems associated with them.

Although this number may seem unbelievable, it represents the combined impact of tens of millions of outdoor cats.

Some experts claim that the average lifespan of a outdoor cats is as low as 18 months.

Currently, I care for a colony of outdoor cats.

The life expectancy of an outdoor cat is just 2 to 5 years compared to indoor pets who may live as long as 17 years or more.

It is almost impossible to control the diet of an outdoor cat.

And how will a ban on TNR and the feeding of outdoor cats make those children safer?

We have developed world - recognized best practices for humane care of outdoor cats, and have produced materials, trainings, and advice on these practices for the millions of Americans providing care to stray and feral cats in their community.

Witness, for example, Cats, Birds, and People: The Consequences of Outdoor Cats and the Need for Effective Management (PDF), a presentation by Grant Sizemore — who may or may not be the American Bird Conservancy's Director of Invasive Species Programs.

Welcome, my friend, to the world of outdoor cat enclosures.

«Even cats that are regularly fed can and do kill wildlife,» states a commission report on the impact of outdoor cats in Florida.

So why do some conservationists support getting rid of outdoor cats?

Neighbors are forced to deal with feces and urine in gardens, on cars, or in garages and indoor cats are often agitated by groups of outdoor cats in a territorial manner.

The Lucky Paws Foundation had already been caring for hundreds of outdoor cats around St. Thomas, and that number exploded with pet cats who were displaced from their homes by the hurricanes.

It varies depending on where one lives, but roughly 2 to 8 percent of outdoor cats are FeLV - positive.

In response, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is partnering with Florida Animal Friend, Inc. to offer free sterilization of outdoor cats for the next ten months.

One note of caution: the sight of outdoor cats — whether neighborly or feral — may unsettle some indoor cats.

Until the day when the population has been reduced and all cats live in loving homes, The HSUS supports and promotes humane management of outdoor cat populations.