National Feral Cat Summit

The Humane Society of the United States
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
In Defense of Animals (IDA)
Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals
&
Alliance for Philadelphia's Animals
present
The National Feral Cat Summit 2005

Morning Session:
9:00am	Check-In & Networking
10:00am	Opening Comments:	Ann Trinkle, President, Alliance for Philadelphia's Animals
	Keynote Address: "The Vital Role of TNR in Solving Companion Animal Overpopulation"	Esther Mechler, President & Founder, SPAY USA
	Special Guest Speaker "Update from Academia: the Latest Feral Cat Research"	Dr. Margaret R. Slater, DVM, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
	Featured Talk "Persuading Municipal Officials to Go With TNR”	Bryan Kortis, Executive Director, Neighborhood Cats
	Regional Reports	Opening Remarks by Nancy Peterson, The Humane Society of the United States Representatives from successful TNR programs from across the US report on their strategies & unique challenges, including: Dr. Gordon Stull, DVM, Burlington County Feral Cat Initiative (New Jersey) Karen Kraus, President, Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon Donna Rohner, Philadelphia Community Cats Council, Alliance for Philadelphia's Animals Quita Mazzina, Executive Director, Humane Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic (North Carolina)
1:00pm	Lunch & Dessert	Delicious, hot vegan lunch: provided by PETsMART Charities
Afternoon Session:
Session I (choose one)	1. "Building Bridges: Creating Coalitions to Further TNR" Tara-Derby Perrin, Executive Director, Philadelphia Animal Care & Control, Jane Hoffman, Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, Esther Mechler, SPAY USA, Anne Trinkle, President, Alliance for Philadelphia's Animals & President, Animal Alliance of Belle Mead, NJ , Sandra Monterose, National Shelter Outreach, ASPCA Moderator: Lawrence Carter-Long, Issues Specialist, In Defense of Animals (IDA) Coalitions, alliances, councils: no matter what you call them, they can make the difference for TNR in your community. This workshop, taught by pioneers of the country's most innovative collaborations, will give you a "behind the scenes" look at how to create a successful model. 2. Putting the Fun back in FUNdraising" Valerie Sicignano, Program Development, Neighborhood Cats / Director of Companion Animal Outreach, In Defense of Animals (IDA), with special guest Craig Fligstein, Development Consultant Learn how to produce unique fundraisers that can help you build awareness and financial support for your organization and programs. Materials included. 3. “How to Perform a Mass Trapping” Film Screening Followed by Q&A with the Filmmaker Emma Cobb, Neighborhood Cats, Meredith Weiss, Neighborhood Cats Learn about "Mass Trapping," the highly efficient method pioneered by Neighborhood Cats which involves the TNR of entire feral cat colonies at once. Meet the film’s co-director, Emma Cobb who will answer questions after the screening along with Meredith Weiss, Field Director for the NYC Feral Cat Initiative.
Session II (choose one)	1. "Seeking Grant Funding for TNR Programs” Kit Jenkins, Grants Manager, PETsMART Charities Find the funds to fix ferals by learning what funders are looking for. Insights and tips provided by Kit Jenkins of PETsMART Charities, a leading grantor for TNR programs. 2. “Building a Successful TNR Program” Bryan Kortis, Neighborhood Cats Whether you’re working in a large city or small town, certain basic components are needed to ensure your TNR program is lasting and effective. Bryan Kortis, founder of Neighborhood Cats and architect of the NYC Feral Cat Initiative and other municipal programs, discusses funding, equipment, organizational structure, discount spay/neuter, trapping strategies and more. 3. "Colony Care from A to Z” Anitra Frazier, author, “The New Natural Cat” Go beyond the basics of food, water and shelter and learn inexpensive ways to boost nutrition, promote feral health and build clever shelters that blend into the environment from Anitra Frazier, founder of the modern holistic and natural cat care movement.

For assistance finding a hotel, parking lot or directions, contact:
the Philadelphia Convention & Visitor's Bureau at (215) 636-3300.

Please send completed form to:
Neighborhood Cats
2565 Broadway, No. 555
New York, NY 10025

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