An important Illinois bill for shelter animals has been introduced and would require animal pounds and shelters to post in their facilities and on their websites the “outcomes” of animals in their care: the number of cats and dogs taken in, adopted out, transferred to rescue groups, and euthanized (killed). With this information, you can […]
At a March 19, 2013, hearing, Cook County Commissioners made clear they had no intention to amend the county’s feral (community) cat ordinance. That’s great news for this thriving program! Testimony at the hearing by PAWS Chicago and Tree House Humane Society showed that more than 17,000 cats had been neutered and vaccinated in Trap-Neuter-Return […]
Today we’re thanking YOU–our supporters–for condemning the remarks made by former Audubon magazine editor-at-large Ted Williams in an Orlando Sentinel op-ed, which referenced poisoning feral cats with common household pain relievers. Over 31,000 of you responded by emailing Audubon or by posting on social media urging the organization to dismiss and condemn Williams. In a […]
Today we are calling for the immediate dismissal of Ted Williams, editor-at-large for Audubon magazine, in response to his op-ed in the March 14 Orlando Sentinel recommending that feral cats should be poisoned with Tylenol. In the op-ed, Williams writes, “There are… effective, humane alternatives to the cat hell of TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return). One is Tylenol […]
A high-ranking representative of the National Audubon Society just published a major newspaper editorial calling on the public to kill millions of cats by poisoning them with Tylenol. In the Orlando Sentinel, Ted Williams, editor-at-large for Audubon Magazine, advised readers that Tylenol is “a completely selective feral-cat poison.” This isn’t just cruel and irresponsible, but […]
Cook County’s policy for feral and community cats is a model nationwide of successful, life-saving approaches for catsbut this ordinance is being reviewed next week by County Commissioners and could be weakened. Thanks to the dedication of so many local organizations and caregivers, the Chicago area now has one of the country’s most successful TNR […]
Extremely beneficial bills for community (feral) cats have been introduced in the Florida State Legislature. These bills would save countless cats’ lives by encouraging communities to implement Trap-Neuter-Return programs. They would also clarify that Trap-Neuter-Return is not abandonment, ensuring that caregivers returning cats after neutering are safe from being charged. Together, these changes will encourage […]
The Maryland State Senate is considering an important bill that makes it clear that hunters cannot intentionally shoot cats and dogs. While Maryland law already protects companion animals from cruelty, this law clarifies that hunting is no excuse for harming any pet, stray, or feral cat or dog. Last year, a family on the Eastern […]
Our voices were heard! We are happy to report that the sponsor has withdrawn New Jersey Assembly Bill 3825. If this bill had become law, it would have put all cats at risk by ending the requirement that pounds and shelters hold cats and dogs for at least seven days to allow owners to reclaim […]
The New Jersey Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee is considering a dangerous bill that will put cats’ lives at risk. Assembly Bill 3825 could result in cats in New Jersey being killed at animal pounds and shelters before owners or caregivers even know they’re missing. Current New Jersey law requires animal pounds and shelters […]
