Technology Costs Too High? TechSoup & CCB to the Rescue!
Discounted technology for nonprofits
June 14, 2013
You're working hard to help feral cats in your community and you'd like to do even more. But the tools you need to operate most efficiently - maybe some new laptops for key staff, or an updated version of Photoshop - are costly. With an overburdened budget, better technology always seems just out of reach.
The answer? TechSoup and Consistent Computer Bargains are companies that connect non-profits with high-quality, affordable technology products and solutions. You can even access free resources like blogs, webinars and forums, to help you make informed technology decisons.
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Feral NewsWatch
Highlights & updates in the TNR field
June 13, 2013
News flash!
(6.12.13, DeLand, FL) After a decade of conflicting feral cat management policies the DeLand City Commission approved an ordinance earlier this month formally establishing a Cat Colony Caregiver Program. The ordinance is modeled after a similar measure in nearby Port Orange. Full story.
(6.12.13, Annapolis, MD) The Maryland Dept. of Agriculture will establish a first-of-its-kind fund, created to reduce feral and stray populations throughout the state. Grants distributed by a Dept. of Ag. committee will underwrite s/n for TNR programs and for pets belonging to low-income families. The measure goes into effect October 1. Full story.
(6.12.13, Lynchburg, VA) Since 2011 the Lynchburg Humane Society (LHS) has spayed and neutered nearly 1,500 feral cats within city limits; the project has been funded by PetSmart Charities grants totaling $54,800. In 2013 LHS reports a "dramatic" decrease in feral cat related complaints from the community. Full story.
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New Webinar: Cutting Edge of Community TNR
Hosted by the PetSmart Charities EDUcation Team
May 12, 2013
One of the most important developments in the field of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the growing number of communities adopting the method as the best approach to feral cat management. In Cutting Edge of Community TNR the strategies that are key to successful large scale programs will be discussed. The webinar will also explore targeted spay/neuter, return-to-field programs and other new trends and will look at data from communities where TNR programs are in effect.
The live 90-minute presentation of Cutting Edge of Community TNR:Targeted Spay/Neuter will be held on Thursday, May 30, 1:00 pm (EST). Participation is free but advance registration is required.
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Just Released! Neighborhood Cats TNR Handbook, 2nd Edition
Download the most comprehensive feral cat guide
April 13, 2013
The second edition of the Neighborhood Cats TNR Handbook is here - and it's bigger and better than ever! Fully updated and packed with new information, the Handbook is the most comprehensive guide available to help feral caretakers with every aspect of colony management.
Whether you're new to TNR or a seasoned caretaker, you'll find practical ideas, tips and resources to strengthen your work with feral cats. Best of all, you can access the Neighborhood Cats TNR Handbook at no charge and view whichever version you like best: online (6 MB) or download/print (11MB). You'll need Adobe Reader 10 or later to open the files properly - version 11 can be downloaded for free.
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Protect Your Cats with D-mannose
Resolve and prevent urinary disorders with this powerful supplement
April 4, 2013
Anyone who's ever cared for a cat with a urinary disorder knows how serious the problem can be. An infection, or any of the conditions collectively known as Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) can cause pain, difficulty urinating and, in severe cases, blockages. For feral cats these issues are especially dangerous because when cats don't feel well they hide. If a caretaker can't find a sick cat the consequences may prove fatal.
Fortunately, there is an effective way to ward off many feline urinary problems! D-mannose is a natural dietary supplement that can ease and prevent symptoms, even for cats with underlying urinary tract issues.
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Action Alert - New Zealand's Cats Threatened with Eradication
Ruling set for 4/17 - send emails NOW!
March 19, 2013
Feral cats are present in communities around the world and New Zealand is no exception. But right now, outdoor cats there are seriously threatened as those opposed to TNR are preparing for large-scale eradication of colonies.
The first colony in immediate danger is located in Paihia, a popular tourist town on New Zealand's North Island. Local authorities, who have shown a bias towards those seeking to trap and euthanize the cats, will hold a hearing on April 17 to decide their fate.
Your emails are needed NOW. Tell North Island authorities you will boycott travel to NZ - and will encourage others to do so - as long as a policy of cruelty towards the cats is in place.
UPDATE: On 4/17 the Whangaroa Community Board ruled that the feral colony in Paihia can remain but feeding the cats will be forbidden. The SPCA Cat Coalition is preparing a response to this attempt to starve the cats. Further Action Alerts will be posted as they become available; please check back soon.
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From Staten Island's Fresh Kills Landfill to a rambling barn far from the city...view our colony's ten-year journey home.
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Fixing entire colonies at once is the most efficient way to perform TNR.
Watch our award-winning video, How to Perform a Mass Trapping and learn the essential steps to make your project a success!
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Learn the basics of Trap-Neuter-Return and earn TNR certification at our New York City training workshops.
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