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August 2009
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Calling all feral cat caretakers and anyone (including vets and vet techs) interested in learning more about non-lethal, humane feral cat management and population control through TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release). You are invited to attend The Fourth Annual National Feral Cat Summit on Saturday, November 10, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Professionals from around the country will share their most effective and progressive techniques in caring for feral cats. Topics and workshops include: The Impact of TNR on Local Animal Control Programs: Lessons from Maddie's Outdoor Cat Program Report on Chemical Sterilization The Feral Cat Colony Online Database "Building Working TNR Coalitions" Disaster Preparation for Feral Cat Programs & Caretakers Designing an Effective Communitywide TNR Program Funding for Ferals Feral Cats & Wildlife: Moving from Confrontation to Collaboration Organizing & Running a Feral Cat Mass Spay/Neuter Clinic A special feral cat workshop for veterinarians and vet techs is also being held. Attendees qualify for a total of 6 Continuing Education Units (6 Hours) for attending Parts I and II or 3 CE Units for attending only Part I or Part II. Attendees will participate in all phases of a TNR Clinic capable of sterilizing more than 200 cats in a few hours, including admissions, anesthesia, eartipping, surgical preparation, surgery, recovery, record-keeping and discharge. Presenting Sponsors: Supporting Sponsors: For more information go to www.neighborhoodcats.org or email feralcatsummit@yahoo.com
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I think that it is wonderful that people/groups are taking the initiative to humanely control the feral cat population. I have a couple of "formerly feral" cats that we rescued and brought to our house in the country. We thought they'd have a better chance of finding food there than in the city where my husband works. We put food out for them and gained their trust, slowly, and were able to have them neutered. They are still skiddish around people they don't know, but are very loving to us. They won't be adding the the cat population and they aren't feral any more...they have a home! Save a stray...spay and neuter...they'll love you for it!