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From the lens How To Save Feral Cats and Stop Overpopulation With TNR.
Please let me know what you think about TNR and this site. Any questions for me? Thanks and purrs, Frankie
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survivoryea
Jan 27, 2012 @ 3:27 pm | delete
- We are definately for TNR and are currently feeding several of the released cats who visit us daily (they refuse to come in so we made a shelter for them)--Really good lens-thanks
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Afteretc
Jan 18, 2012 @ 4:40 pm | delete
- a subject dear to my heart! i wrote a lens about TNR in Chicago! i hope it helps others. thanks for writing this lens - the more people know about TNR the safer our community cats will be!
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justforcats
Dec 17, 2011 @ 7:34 pm | delete
- Great lens about TNR. I'm not a big fan of trying to domesticate feral kittens or adults for a number of reasons. I think they're all best neutered/spayed and left outside with a caretaker. But this lens goes a long way towards winning hearts and minds on behalf of TNR and ferals.
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WriterJanis
Nov 12, 2011 @ 2:16 am | delete
- As someone who has worked with lots of ferals, I really appreciate your lens.
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KimGiancaterino Sep 6, 2011 @ 4:56 pm | delete
- So much good info here. Trapping and neutering is smart and humane. We have a new addition to our feline family -- a kitten who showed up around the 4th of July. He loves our backyard and our other cats. We got him indoors a couple of times, but he's small enough to escape from the outdoor cat enclosure which all our cats have access to. Up next (don't tell him) shots and neutering. Wish me luck!
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benzwm021
Jun 23, 2011 @ 10:18 pm | delete
- Also, I've read the "Unlikely Cat Lady" book. It's a great read and good look into the true side of TNR and its importance.
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benzwm021
Jun 23, 2011 @ 10:17 pm | delete
- Great info for a worthy cause. The only way to prevent homeless animals is through spay/neuter programs to control animal overpopulation. Love your passion for the issue!
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annamari
Jun 9, 2011 @ 10:34 am | delete
- Your lens is very informative and nicely done and will help many grow in understanding of how very important and necessary TNR is to feral cats and the communities in which they live. Thanks for your great work. My family and I have helped a couple of ferals, whom we have grown to love, with TNR. I think it is the best way. I'm glad that you told dear Tara's story and I was blessed by it.
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ravi551854
Jan 18, 2011 @ 12:59 pm | delete
- this is nice and cool lens related to cats
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loanmodificationman
Jan 1, 2011 @ 3:15 pm | delete
- This a beauty leans and it should be displayed as the lens of the week. I am building my lens up about loan modification and hope to have it as nice as yours.
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wellwritwitch
Nov 12, 2010 @ 9:25 am | delete
- Thank you so much for this Lens, We have rescued both ferals and hard strays. They indeed deserve every chance. I have been rewarded with some of the most true love and affection it is possible to receive. I am placing this Lens on my Other Favorite Lens list because it is so important. Thanks again. P.S. I don't know if you'd be interested in adding it to your list, but there is a low cost spay/neuter that covers southern georgia and a great deal of northen florida, called River City Community Animal Hospital, http://rccah.org/ .
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Frankster Nov 16, 2010 @ 3:47 pm | delete
- Thanks for your kind words. I definitely will add the River city Community Animal Hospital to the list of low cost spay/neuter resources. Bear hugs, Frankster
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_Joan_
Oct 1, 2010 @ 12:22 am | delete
- Clearly this lens is serving a purpose and allowing people to communicate with each other about a serious issue. I'm adding an Angel blessing to this lens and will feature it on my SquidAngel At Your Service lens.
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kiwisoutback Sep 18, 2010 @ 9:57 pm | delete
- Oustanding work, this is a beautifully written lens. I've actually never heard of TNR, but it's a cause I definitely support. Thanks for spreading the word on Squidoo. Well done!
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tagsforkids
Sep 14, 2010 @ 9:27 am | delete
- Great lens and very informative. Now I just need to get help in the neighborhood before we are completely overrun with feral cats. Thanks for the enlightenment, it will be a help!
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3c86a4
Sep 9, 2010 @ 6:27 pm | delete
- Your lens is terrific! I agree with TNR and my city just opened up a shelter for this just last month. 5 stars!! Thanks for all the information.
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Photahsiamirabel Sep 1, 2010 @ 2:37 pm | delete
- Blessing this lens not just because I believe so strongly that TNR is right, but also because you have created such a rational, well thought-out, balanced and beautifully crafted lens! Thank you!
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RitaK
Jun 29, 2010 @ 11:21 pm | delete
- I am so glad that I came across your lens...very well done. Thank you for all that you give to our fuzzy friends...it is so wonderful to have an opportunity to meet someone who cares! My husband and I live in the country and there are so many kittens that have ended up at our door, unwanted and needing a little love. How anyone can look into the eyes of these innocents and not want to protect them and give them a chance to know life, I will never understand! All my best wishes for you and your husband! I look forward to reading all of your work!
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vallain Jun 28, 2010 @ 12:34 pm | delete
- Excellent coverage of this topic. I'm lensrolling this to Sam: Feline Leukemia Survivor.
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Jan 24, 2010 @ 1:30 pm | delete
- Thank you so much for writing this lens. We have feral cats(now not roaming) been working with TNR program. That is truly the answer for out cats! We love our cats.
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susannaduffy
Nov 7, 2009 @ 4:53 pm | delete
- Excellent Frankster, but what else could be expected from you? I always appreciate your work on the animals who really need our help. There are so many! Feral cats are indeed a major worry in many counties and TNR is an humane way to solve the problem of feral breeding. Blessed by an Angel who loves Animals (squidoo.com/angels-love-animals)
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JenOfChicago
Oct 16, 2009 @ 3:35 pm | delete
- Great lens!
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- Wonderful lens! I adore cats and what you did for Tara was amazing. Most of my cats have come as strays or rescues and I presently feed a feral at mum's house. (Our own fat feral as too friendly to be anything other than a busker cat! Thank you for this story.
All the best,
Lisa :)
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John Boileau
Jul 13, 2009 @ 4:07 pm | delete
- For the past 15 years I have dedicated my life to TNR and the ethical & humane treatment of feral cats. I have written 2 books on and about feral cats, their social structure, etc...
Contrary to some, feral cats are subjected to the same disease that domestics are. Also they stand the same chance of being run over by a car as the cat who's owner lets freely roam.
In TNRed and managed colonies, feral cats thrive and can live long healthy lives just like the indoor neighbor. As far as bird depletion, one must look carefully at how humans are depleting and destroying natural habitat with pesticides, poisons, deforestation and so on.
Feral cats are deserving of respect and life. Many of these cats once belonged to someone and abandoned and without human contact long enough, they only revert to the cat's true natural instinct.
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- Yes, I think all cats belong indoors too. However, until such time as we get people to stop abandoning or throwing cats away like trash we'll have feral cats. The TNR method, if followed correctly, will help keep the numbers down.
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kattwild
Jul 3, 2009 @ 8:27 pm | delete
- I think all native birds, amphibians and lizards etc. need to be protected from exotic non-native predators. Even neutered ferile cats will want to eat whatever they find and it will not always be non-native rodents. Cats are wonderful companions but they belong indoors. Wearing a bell is not enough. Check out cat t-shirts, neckties, pens and magnets at retail to share with your cat friends or in wholesale quantity to resell and fund rescue efforts at http:whatdidyoubringme.homestead.com
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HS1
Jun 20, 2009 @ 1:29 pm | delete
- This feral cat spqay/neuter idea is a great one. Keep up the good work.
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mulberry
Jun 18, 2009 @ 5:06 am | delete
- What do I think of this lens? It's fabulous. It should answer any and all questions on the topic, you've presented a fair and balanced look at TNR. The work you do is important and I appreciate your passion for the topic. I have cats that were found as strays although they are domesticated, they choose to spend at least 1/2 of their time outdoors, and I think they are happier and healthier for it. But, I am responsible, they are identified and neutered (and I couldn't love them any more than I do)!!!
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AlishaV
May 21, 2009 @ 2:25 am | delete
- Great lens! TNR is so important! It really does make a difference and saves so many kitty's lives. I only have two ferals living with me right now, both of which came from feral colonies, but both are wonderful sweethearts.
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spirituality Apr 27, 2009 @ 2:01 am | delete
- Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
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Janusz
Apr 15, 2009 @ 2:50 pm | delete
- Love this Lens! Blessed by a Squid Angel :)
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T
Mar 21, 2009 @ 3:09 pm | delete
- Hi, My name is T, from It Matters To Me Blogspot. Thank you for using my quote on your page.
Thank you for an excellent Lens. I hope this page reaches many people, and helps educate people more on TNR and what it is all about.
Feral cats and strays are a huge passion for me. I strive to not just care for my colonies, but also to tame ferals and rehome when and if I can. Taming ferals is very difficult, and many times can not be done, but that is only because it takes time, which many people just don't have. It has taken me at times, 2-3 years, just to tame a feral, before I can bring them in, or adopt them out, but time is what I give them.
All the ferals and strays deserve a chance.
Thank you for doing your part in caring and educating.
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TopStyleTravel
Mar 19, 2009 @ 12:16 pm | delete
- Another great lens done very well. 5 stars!
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Kathy
Mar 13, 2009 @ 1:31 am | delete
- I wish more towns encouraged TNR programs. In our small town we fundraised to have cats neutered at no charge to their owners. Our vet charged us a basic amount. In only a couple of years over 400 cats were steralized. There are only 4000 residents in our town so that is pretty good. It is now being trialled in other towns close by.
Kathy
http://www.CatProblemsResolved.com
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SalonOfArt Mar 4, 2009 @ 12:24 pm | delete
- I have read the book Redemption by Nathan Winograd that you have on this lens. You are absolutely right it will change how people think about overpopulation of pets. I was stunned by the book.
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Ramkitten
Feb 20, 2009 @ 2:34 pm | delete
- I'm all in favor of TNR if one can't TN and keep. Speaking of making pets of feral cats, though ... I know from experience once being the caretaker of a farm where the owners rescued cats (etc.), that turning a feral cat--even a feral kitten--into a tame pet can and often does take a LOT of work. And, no matter the effort, it doesn't always work. My elderly mom was "given" a feral kitten that was trapped and spayed. It was the vet that gave it to her, saying, "Here's a great kitten to keep your other cat company." Uh-huh. Despite all the love and caring in the world, though, that kitten is wild. In-bread perhaps. So oftentimes returning the feral cats from whence they came may be for the best, in my opinion.
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mysticmama
Feb 14, 2009 @ 5:13 pm | delete
- great Lens! Kitty Wompuss gives it 5*, he was once a scared little feral kitty, now he is neutered and big, but still doesn't like other cats because of his foster home experience, but he loves dogs...thanks for visiting his lens!
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kezan98
Jan 3, 2009 @ 4:44 pm | delete
- Thanks for joining the Cat Party Group, We've given you a top rating for this cat lens
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anna_michaels
Nov 17, 2008 @ 2:06 am | delete
- I'm a lifelong cat lover. When I was a child we always got our cats from the pound. Great lens.
And welcome to the Something Can be Done about it Group!
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- Hi. I could not find your feral cat lens. It is not listed on your Lensmaster bio page and you do not have "contact me" activated so I can't even send you an email. So, I hope you return to read this.
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d-artist Nov 10, 2008 @ 8:46 am | delete
- back again...great lens...check out my feral kitty lens! wish I could vote again...
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naturegirl7 Nov 9, 2008 @ 11:32 am | delete
- It is better than killing cats, but as you said, we need to break the cycle of irresponsible pet owners so that the birds will not suffer. You sound so like my friend who does her own TNR. We take care of her tribe when she travels. Welcome to the Naturally Native Squids group. Don't forget to add your lens link to the appropriate plexo and vote for it.
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ElizabethJeanAllen
Oct 12, 2008 @ 7:50 pm | delete
- Welcome to the Totally Awesome Lenses Group.
Lizzy
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Oct 12, 2008 @ 12:06 pm | delete
- Good for you! Great job on this lens 5*s :)
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ZBT
Oct 9, 2008 @ 12:58 pm | delete
- Woo hoo... You do love cats! And more importantly, boy are they lucky to have a friend and supporter like you!!! Your passion for cats "reeks" here in your lens, and is a beautiful tribute to our feline, furry friends too. I love your enthusiasm for cats and this lens!
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JaguarJulie Oct 6, 2008 @ 12:04 pm | delete
- Ah, I see National Feral Cat Day is October 16th -- wouldn't that be great to have this as the LOTD for that day? ;)
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chefkeem
Oct 4, 2008 @ 8:22 pm | delete
- 5*s, fav'd, lensrolled to my "Singing Dogs Video Showcase" ;-)
Oh, yeah - and a hearty SquidAngel Blessing for this super effort!
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Jewelsofawe Oct 4, 2008 @ 1:06 pm | delete
- Thanks for the lensroll. I lensrolled this lens to my animal lenses including Lucky's lens. That is so cool that you rescue cats! Thank you for your heart and for caring for animals so much! You are a blessing!
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RinchenChodron
Oct 4, 2008 @ 9:04 am | delete
- Hi - wonderful lens ***** I volunteered at the local animal shelter and they did kill more cats than dogs - they did not have a TNR program. I'm glad to learn that there is a movement to do this. My own cat Kisser is ferral and is now about 15 years old. Still not a lap cat, but I love him.
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- Cool hip hop cat!
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mulberry
Sep 23, 2008 @ 4:05 pm | delete
- Outstanding lens. I finally got around to doing one on my kitties. (Abandoned Kittens) When I did, I came across your lens and felt I had to at least link to it, it's got tons of good info. Thanks for putting it together!
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EelKat Jul 31, 2008 @ 10:55 pm | delete
- great lens! I'm adding this one as a feature lens on my lens for The Pidgie Fund
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D R Torres
Jul 2, 2008 @ 4:20 pm | delete
- Really great we could use someone like you to help us in Petaluma go here
http://www.petalumaferalcats.com/bigcat.html
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- outstanding lens! I just TNR'd a kitty and she in turn has come back and become the most loving thankful kitty I have ever come across...
I can not stand irresponsible pet owners they make this happen to innocent animals, it is so wrong...I want to do a lens on my feral kitty...5*s
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- Frankie -- this is a terrific lens and wonderful resource! It's great to find another lensmaster who gets what I am doing managing our feral cat colony! Thanks for dropping by my FCNMHP lens to say hello and for the invite. 5 stars and blessings.
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May 23, 2008 @ 1:55 pm | delete
- Great lens, very informative, I really appreciate your effort.
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- Thank you for educating people about feral cats. Our menagerie includes several feral rescues. I've given this a blessing and have featured it on my Squid Angel Diary this week.
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amandaquerque Apr 23, 2008 @ 11:07 pm | delete
- Thank you for building this amazing lens! This is a subject matter I feel very strongly about and I feel you have put together wonderful education on the subject! I am proud to feature this lens in the BIG LENSES Group!
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carrieokier Apr 22, 2008 @ 12:46 pm | delete
- Thanks for bringing attention to this topic. Excellent job!
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jerryg5706
Mar 24, 2008 @ 2:31 pm | delete
- Excellent Lens, as a dog and cat lover I found your lens very iformative. It took a while to read it all, but very educational. I've been writing about airline pet carriers, as I think it's very important for folks to know the right way to travel with your pet. Loved the lens, and looking forward to updates.
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ashleyo
Mar 20, 2008 @ 5:30 pm | delete
- Great lens, perfect for a presentation!
For info on display stands go to http://www.displaystandworld.com
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HowToGetFreeWebHosting Mar 20, 2008 @ 1:40 pm | delete
- I Love Your Lens! 5 Stars! People need good "How To" Information. You're invited to visit my lens too. Anthony
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Oosquid
Feb 24, 2008 @ 3:32 am | delete
- Absolutely superb lens. Trap neuter return is the way to go. Thank you very much for your well presented information. 5 stars
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- Alley Cat Rescue -- thank you for leaving your website name. Thank you for saving feral cats. I've added you to the section: Informational Resources on TNR.
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Alley Cat Rescue
Feb 12, 2008 @ 9:54 am | delete
- For more information on TNR and feral cats, please visit Alley Cat Rescue's website at www.saveacat.org. Click on the Cat Action link to find a feral cat group in your area.
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- Stephen, the answer is neither with a good TNR program that includes the relocation of feral colonies that are near endangered birds. Some birds are still going to die just like the cats and kittens that are killed by owls and eagles. Also, cats are NOT the only animals that kill birds.
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BullyForUs
Dec 11, 2007 @ 3:57 am | delete
- Great lens! I'm trying to tame and rehome two feral kittens and their momma - so I really need advise and info! 5 stars!
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Stephen
Dec 8, 2007 @ 12:43 pm | delete
- Which is better, kill one feral cat or let 157 birds per year die?
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Kittyby
Dec 7, 2007 @ 10:18 am | delete
- I already know about TNR & have been helping feral cats in my neighborhood for 2 yrs. now. I was an HSUS member for yrs (still am) but never did I learned from them about extending compassion to feral cats. Thank you for spreading the word about TNR. Great job!
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- Longhornmama, Kill shelters do NOT take in ferals-they kill them. The point is ferals can live out their lives like many other wild animals. Why kill them? There are also many people who will feed, neuter and vaccinate them. TNR and responsible ownership is what's humane. No cat should have to die.
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longhornmama
Nov 28, 2007 @ 12:09 pm | delete
- While I support the conversion of ferals to reasonable life, I have seen first hand the plight of the feral. I live with several that "came around". The fact is, a kill shelter usually has to kill the adoptables to make room for the ferals. Where's the logic in that?
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kautagne
Nov 19, 2007 @ 12:27 pm | delete
- Wow! Great info. I signed the petition to help the Feral cats and think that what you are doing to help them is very admirable. Bless your heart Frankie and keep up the wonderful work.
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Christopher_Scott
Oct 12, 2007 @ 9:57 am | delete
- Great lens! I like the stories of individual cats that you tell. Keep up the hard work. Come over to A DAY OF HOPE
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Gatsby
Oct 4, 2007 @ 5:43 pm | delete
- Oh that is so sweet! 5* Dog Whisper With Rena
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DogWhisperWoman
Oct 4, 2007 @ 1:16 pm | delete
- Nice work! 5* All animals deserve a chance. Dog Whisper Woman
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JohannTheDog Oct 3, 2007 @ 7:21 pm | delete
- My kittie brother Wolfie was feral (8 mos.) when Mum found him. When folks would come by to catch him, he ran away. But he came right up to my Mum, so she took him home. He still to this day won't go near people, us dogs and barely tolerates Wiggy, my other kittie brother. But he loves Mum. Thanks!
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mmason
Oct 1, 2007 @ 10:40 pm | delete
- Wonderful information and fabulous lens. You tell it so well. It is such a needed topic of information. Thank you! 5 stars and favorite.
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jyackley01
Sep 2, 2007 @ 4:26 am | delete
- Great lens! Thank you so much for sharing!
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Karendelac
Aug 24, 2007 @ 2:44 pm | delete
- 5 Stars for you !
I recently connected with the Feral Cat rescue that handled 17 Feral cats in LA. All safely returned after being fixed. Los Angeles has a programme to pay the vets for this service.This is a wonderfully informative site. Best/Karen
http://www.squidoo.com/birdrescue/
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cabindavid
Aug 23, 2007 @ 5:47 pm | delete
- I really learned a lot. You have doen such a wonderful job. Keep up the exceptional work.
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- Philamena -- sure, I LOVE to talk about cats. You can probably tell by all my cat lenses! The more people know how wonderful cats are and how to save them, whether they're feral or at a shelter waiting to be adopted, the better.
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Philamena
Aug 21, 2007 @ 4:31 pm | delete
- Thanks for sharing this info! I've been doing TNR for the past 8 years and you did a great job of describing it. Five stars here for sure!
I'm starting a new lens giving answers to cat behavior problems - looking to interview experts on specific problems. Could we talk about your experience?
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Fit_Guy
Aug 19, 2007 @ 11:24 am | delete
- You're on my lens roll; please, keep up the great work!
www.squidoo.com/funtional_fitness
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Janet1
Aug 9, 2007 @ 10:03 pm | delete
- Wonderful lens. I learned a lot. Thanks you! 5 stars. Made it a favorite.
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Janet1
Aug 9, 2007 @ 10:03 pm | delete
- Wonderful lens. I learned a lot. Thanks you! 5 stars. Made it a favorite.
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