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The Myths That Won’t Die — And Why They Matter

20 August 2012, 10:30 am
In any discussion of shelter killing, you are likely to hear one or both of these statements:

•There is a pet overpopulation crisis
•The only solution to shelter killing is spay-neuter
These statements are clearly false — check here for Maddie’s Fund’s refutation of the first one, and here for Dr. Ellen Jefferson’s refutation of the second one. Yet the myths continue to be widely believed.

Those of us who have been part of the no kill movement for a while, who understand that there is no pet overpopulation crisis and that spay-neuter is only one of the 11 programs and services in the No Kill Equation, have trouble understanding why these myths won’t die. Christie Keith, in her live-blogging of this year’s national no-kill conference, noted that there were many new faces at the conference, then said:

Some of that has been bad, because people are reacting to some of the most basic concepts of the No Kill Movement with shock and disbelief, making a lot of “grumpy old-timers” mutter things under our breath about “Why are you reinventing the wheel?” and “Have you even read Redemption”?

Does it matter that so many people still believe these myths? I think the answer to that is a resounding “yes,” because these myths seriously undermine the message of no kill. Both of the myths take the responsibility for shelter killing off of shelter management (where it belongs) and put it on the “irresponsible public.” Putting the responsibility for shelter killing on the public makes working for no kill a discouraging and hopeless endeavor, because the public is not going to change. For that reason, someone who believes that spay-neuter is the only solution to a pet overpopulation crisis is not going to be a very effective proponent of no kill. I would even go so far as to say that people who espouse the ideas that there is a pet overpopulation crisis and that spay-neuter is the only solution are enemies of no-kill, even if they claim to be supporters.

One of our biggest tasks, as the no-kill movement grows, is going to be drawing a line in the sand between these pernicious myths and the truth. We need to have a bright line between the myth that shelter killing is caused by the irresponsible public and the truth, which is that shelter killing is the responsibility of shelter management. That means that we need to challenge these myths whenever we hear them, and make it a priority to keep chipping away at them. And we need to call out the pseudo-no kill “supporters” who don’t, or won’t, get it."
http://www.nokillnews.com/
http://www.maddiesfund.org/No_Kill_Progress.html


Spay and neuter are important but for example adoption and fostercare are important too.
 
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Kittens who lose their mother early can get the behavior that they want to suck on things.
I had one fosterkitten who wanted to suck on my ear and she trampled with her paws.
Kittens small claws are quite sharp.

I´ve written before that in Sweden there is a law that kittens shall stay with their mothers until they are 12weeks,they are most likely weaned then.
It isn´t always possible mother cat might die,kittens can be trapped but the mother don´t want to be caught.
But it is important the siblings stay together.
Kittens use to fight with each other now and then some of them scream and they stop for a moment and then they continue.
They learn to set limits, it hurts when they bite too hard.
Cat mothers use to set limits too,people think they do´t care about the kittens anymore,the mother has rejected them.
But she simply just say no,she is teaching them.
 
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Home sweet home,
I wonder if the cats liked them
 
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A Little Tabby . . .
speaks for the feral cats of the world.

A true story By Marcelle Guy
The setting is a small business on the outskirts of town. Although it could have been anywhere in America. Feral cats have the lowest priority. If you don't see them, they don't exist.

"Touch me" she said. "It's so easy to leave me all alone with the memory of my days in the sun. If you touch me you'll understand . . .

(Words from the musical, Cats - Memory )

I touched her. I understood. And it broke my heart.
Today she let me touch her. Her little body was trembling with fear but I could not miss the very soft purring underneath the thick coat of fur. The encounter was very quick and in no time she ran back, keeping a safe distance once again, watching me pour the fresh food and water into the bowls.
Step, step, step . . . her little feet kneading at the ground as if it was a wool blanket under her feet instead of the sandy soil. My task done, I stopped to talk to her for a moment. She looked at me and meowed, her feet still kneading at the ground. She was closed enough that I could hear her, still purring very softly.


A little tabby . . . kind of cute but so tiny. Probably just out of kittenhood.

I was ignorant of the problem of feral cats when I arrived at the premises several months earlier. I am a city woman. I was shocked to find about three dozens cats roaming around, looking for food after the place was quiet and all the customers were gone. I started to feed the cats, not really knowing how to deal with this overwhelming situation.

These animals, obviously homeless, had no one to look after them. They were no one's responsibility. A nuisance according to humans around. Some looked healthy enough, others were in need of treatment. Different stage of growth, different colors. I began feeding them and leaving water for them at night before I left the premises. Some cats were friendly enough, most likely had been someone's pet at one time. I began the task of taming them, well enough to get them into a carrier and take them to be fixed.


The little tabby was special to me somehow. She had been quietly studying me at a distance for a long time, wanting to come closer but afraid to. I needed lots of patience with her before I could get her into a carrier.


We were almost there. . . when all of a sudden the cats disappeared. I came in one Monday morning and all the cats were gone. The place totally deserted! No feline in sight! The food dish hardly touched. I filled the bowl again that night and the food was still there when I came in Tuesday morning.

It was eerie! Even the old black and white cat that everybody talked to and petted was gone. He had been someone's pet, abandoned to fend for himself.

I asked around and someone said the cats had been shot over the weekend. "Population Control," he added.

I felt sick!

Wednesday morning, blood on the side of the water bowl. Someone was still alive and wounded.


The place was tense. I did my work, tears rolling down my face and anger in my heart. I wanted some answers. I wanted know the truth. What happened? The thought of the little tabby kept coming to my mind. Where was she? Where were they all? Was she alive and too afraid to come out? Did they think that I betrayed them?

A few tense hours passed . . . Everyone was quiet and anxious at the office.

And then I heard it. I heard a very faint meow outside the door. I rushed out and there she was. The little tabby. She had her face in the bowl of food, as if trying to eat. When she heard me, she looked up and let out a very weak meow again.

I then saw her face. Part of her mouth had been blown away. She was barely alive. Her body had the smell of decaying flesh. It was a miracle that she made it to the bowl of food where she knew I would find her. It is as if she heard my prayers and wanted to give me the evidence I needed: Her little body riddled with bullets.

Rolled in a towel, I carried her to the nearest veterinarian and I held her in my arms while she was gently put to sleep. I heard her last words . . . A very soft purr . . . No doubt she said: "Help us, please." Her heart stopped beating. She was gone. And I alone cried for the little tabby. The little tabby without a name, without a home. The little tabby deserted by society.
 
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Chatter and friends at the Richmond Animal Protection Society.
 
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"Adult Cat or Kitten: Which Is Right for You?
Many people who decide to adopt a new feline think they should start with a "clean slate" by choosing a kitten. Many people like the idea of watching their pet grow. What most people don't realize, however, is that caring for a kitten is a lot like caring for a baby. Young kittens need almost constant supervision. You must kitten-proof your home from common household dangers - electrical and computer cords, knickknacks, household cleaners, drawers, window screens, toilet bowls, your feet, and other pets can place a kitten's safety at risk. Young children move quickly and like to hug pets. Kids can accidentally hurt a small kitten, which might bite or scratch if it's frightened.

On the other hand, the right adult cat is more likely to tolerate children and less likely to be injured. Senior citizens are often unprepared for a kitten's energy level and would actually get more enjoyment from the company of a calm adult or senior cat. Kittens are often underfoot and can cause even a sure-footed young person to trip or stumble, injuring both kitty and friend. Kittens have endless energy. Expect your kitten to spend its nights scaling your drapes and running up and down your stairs and across your countertops. Rarely will a young kitten sleep at the foot of your bed. Furthermore, kittens grow quickly, becoming nearly full size by six months of age but often continuing kitten behaviors for much longer.

An adult cat, however, is generally much calmer and less likely to get into trouble. And, because an adult cat is fully developed, you know what you're getting in terms of size, appearance and personality. For example, you can tell whether or not it is the type to sit on your lap. Depending on your own age and lifestyle, you may be happier with an adult cat in your family. If you have a quiet lifestyle, work outside the home, or have children under the age of six, give serious thought to adopting an adult cat or two.

The best part about adopting an adult or senior cat? You're literally saving a life. Because most people want to adopt kittens, a cat's chances for adoption decrease with age. Most of these cats make wonderful pets when someone gives them a chance. MEOW is a no-kill shelter. The cats here will remain here, or in foster care, until they are adopted. Although their odds are improving, many older cats brought into shelters are euthanized. By adopting an adult cat from any shelter, you are helping to make room for another, who might otherwise be put to death.

Finally, at MEOW, we will not place a single kitten in a catless home or a home with only older cats. Kittens need a playful buddy, somebody to wrestle with, to bite and scratch, somebody to chase from one end of the room to the other, somebody to curl up with for a nap. Certainly, they enjoy human companionship, love to play with you, and will learn that a human lap is one of the best possible places to nap. But if they don't have a kitten buddy to wrestle with and to learn from, they may decide the human in their life is suitable for these rough activities as well. Once this inappropriate play behavior begins, it's difficult to break. If you do feel that kittens are the best choice for you, please be prepared for all that this will bring to your home, the good and the bad. If a pair of kittens is out of the question and you really want only one pet, do the right thing for everyone - adopt an adult cat"

http://www.meowcatrescue.org/
 
From violence to compassion
Ruth May is telling about &#8220;from Violence to Compassion&#8221;
June 2012

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Ruth May , our Northern Branch manager ,is working very hard , almost entirely by herself with limited funding &#8211; to bring about a change!

A change that Ruth and all of us at L.A.L. believe is a crucial part of better lives for everyone in Israel - Jews, Arabs, Animals etc.
We are all part of this country , for better or worse.
We thank &#8220;Helen Doron Educational Group&#8221; for allowing us to keep on doing this fantastic work .
http://www.letlive.org.il/eng/speci...is-telling-about-from-violence-to-compassion/
 
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Spay and neuter center in San Francisco
 
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Why Rescue?


OK, so I'm not the perfect cat.


I might be too big, or too small; too vocal, or too quiet. I may also have some medical issues, and I don't have my complete medical history with me to explain what the problem may be or why. I may have been exposed to parasites: worms, fleas, ticks, or ear mites. I may have some kind of intestinal upsets, and I may not have perfect stools every time.

Behaviorally, I have a little baggage. I may not be able to walk right into your home perfectly well adjusted. I may take issue if there is another cat, dog or child, no matter what age or sex and may show my fear in a variety of ways. I may not love everyone immediately and I may not do exactly what you want in the beginning.

I may not be able to adapt to every situation. I may get confused about the litter box, and might even make a mistake, no matter what litter you use, where the pan is, or how often you clean it.

Emotionally? I may have some idiosyncrasies. I may nip, swat, hiss, put my ears back, hide, cower or tremble. I may look at you with fear, and distrust, and concern. It might take several months, or even a year before I can begin to trust again. I am one of society's throwaways.

Am I the cat you're looking for? If not, maybe you should look elsewhere. Please don't ask to take me to see if I "work out". I would rather stay at the shelter than be given one more reason to mistrust people again. I am one of a group of cats - a group that has been dumped in the shelters, booted out the doors, kicked, hit, beaten, yelled at, shot, cursed, thrown from moving cars... and left to fend on our own.

A group of cats that has learned that humans are NOT kind and society is NOT fair and life is NOT comfortable. A group of cats that didn't have good prenatal care, that don't know where our next meal is coming from, that have lived outside through hot and cold and dug through garbage to find enough to eat.

We are the cats that have been flea bitten and worm ridden and burned with hot oil. We are the cats who have been hit by cars and left for dead; who have swallowed stones and ribbons and had nothing but intestinal upsets; who have loose stools or who have stools that are so hard they can barely pass.

We have been told we were too loud, too messy, or we didn't match the new furniture. We have been chased by dogs, had our tails pulled by kids, and been bullied by other cats. Some of us have never known a litter box, let alone a clean one. We have watched our loving family drive off one day without a backward glance after 15 years. We have been replaced after ten years with a new puppy.

We look at you with big round eyes full of fear and terror, and occasionally hatred, and yes, deep down, with a little hope. We are the cats in Rescue. Why, then, would anyone possibly want one of us?

The reasons are endless. We need you. We deserve to be loved, to have a second chance, to learn how to trust again. We have been at the mercy of our surroundings; it is up to you to care for us. You, as part of the race that has caused our hardships. Perhaps you owe it to us to care.

You should be setting examples for the next generation. That this should not be a throwaway society that we can and should be doing something about it. We can be your FAMILY members, members who share in your joys, your sorrows, your misfortunes and your luck. We are here when you need someone to talk to, to comfort, and to be comforted. We lick your tears and pat your face and snuggle under your chin.

We like you for you, and we ask so little from you. A pat, a scratch, the toss of a ball, a kind word. We repay you with loyalty and adoration and faithful friendship. You may have to earn it, this is true, and we may be so damaged by our previous experiences that we'll never be "The Perfect" cat, but the appreciation that emanates from our eyes; the love that we share when we realize we are safe, secure, and home forever, is a gift that cannot be bought. We have seen rough times, yes, but if we are willing to give you a second chance, why won't you give us one?

Author Unknown
 
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How can someone be so cruel
 
Another burned kitten.
!6 year old said it was a joke
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Who will be the next victim for the teenager?
Many killers start to kill animals and then continues with humans.
I wonder why children and teenagers abuse animals.
Some may had bad childhoods but we know all people with bad childhoods don´t abuse animals,some become animallovers
 
It´s all about love
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Many cats can be friendly with their feeders but I wonder if not at least some of the cats once lived with a human family and were abandoned
 
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