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4/13/2018

Action Needed: Tell Your Governor That Cats Are Not an Invasive Species

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The Western Governors’ Association (WGA) recently released a list of the “Top 50 Invasive Species in the West”. Somehow feral cats were ranked 13th out of the top 25 terrestrial invasive species in the West. WGA specifies that all feral cats, including cats who have been trap-neuter-returned, are included on the list.

WGA has been supportive of lethal eradication plans for invasive species and says, “Programs for the control and/or eradication of invasive species must result in more on-the-ground prevention, management and eradication.” Eradication programs continually fail to manage cat overpopulation and inhumanely kill one of our country’s most beloved animals.

A study by Faunalytics in 2015 found that 68% of people support TNR for managing community cats while only 24% support eradication. Why is the WGA ignoring the will of the people and scientific studies showing the effectiveness of TNR? ACR has seen firsthand the positive effect TNR can have. Last year, our TNR program and spay/neuter clinic helped  reduce cat intake at the Prince George’s County Animal Shelter by 18% and euthanasia rates by 38% in our targeted area.

Sign our petition to tell WGA that cats are not an invasive species today: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/841/456/513/ 
 
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Carmen Spagna
4/13/2018 10:32:18 am

Por favor ayudemos a los gatitos

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Debbie Cook
4/13/2018 07:51:17 pm

Cats are not an invasive species, they are animals and should be treated with care and respect for living creatures.

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Cynthia Altemus
4/13/2018 09:02:15 pm

Stop

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Daphanne
4/15/2018 12:52:31 am

I sent an email, but I'm not sure how far it will go since California politicians are notorious for ignoring what the general population actually wants.

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Alley Cat Rescue link
4/16/2018 06:23:25 am

Thank you Daphanne!

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Bruce Alan Wilson
4/16/2018 06:21:20 am

Cats ARE an invasive species. They are not native to this continent, and have had significant negative impact on native fauna, even driving some to extinction. Much as we love them, it is a fact.

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daniel seyb
4/26/2018 07:20:15 pm

Maybe so. But then, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, honeybees, and most birds also invasive species (at least in North Amreica), and so far no one seems interested in exterminating them, for some reason.

Of course, if you believe in evolution, ALL species are invasive where ever they show up, since they weren't around before they showed up.

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  • ACR Programs
    • Adoptions >
      • Cats available for adoption
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      • New Cat Checklist
      • Introducing A New Cat
    • Spay/Neuter Clinic
    • Campaigns >
      • Working Cats Program
      • African Wildcat
      • End Deadly Eradication Methods Campaign
      • "Fix the Family" Campaign
    • Spring Spay Challenge
    • News Update >
      • ACR Newsletters
      • Press Releases
  • Spay/Neuter
    • ACR Maryland Spay Clinic
    • Early Age Spay/Neuter
    • Misconceptions About Spay/Neuter
    • Types of Spay and Neuter Procedures
    • State Low Cost Spay/Neuter
  • Community Cats
    • Find a Stray Cat?
    • TNR-- What does this mean? >
      • What is a Feral Cat >
        • Feral vs. Stray Cats
        • Benefits of feral cats
      • TNR Step by step
      • Supplies for TNR
      • TNR Statistics
      • Common Complaints
      • Providing Shelter
    • Feral Kittens >
      • Stages of Kitten Development
      • Orphaned Kittens
      • Socializing Feral Kittens
      • Fostering Kittens
    • State Resources >
      • Financial Assistance for Cat Caretakers
    • Health Care
    • Cat Overpopulation
    • Adopting Adult Feral Cats >
      • How Rescuers Can Effectively Adopt Out Cats
    • Relocation
    • Feral Cats and the Law
    • Cats and Wildlife >
      • Cats and Predation
      • Where have all the birds gone?
      • Debunking the Myths and Misinformation: Cat Predation
      • Why Eradication Methods Fail
  • Cat Health
    • Home Health Care for Your Cat >
      • Hospice Care and Euthanasia Decisions
      • Effects of aging
    • Common Cat Health Issues >
      • Feline Panleukopenia
      • Fleas
      • FIP, FeLV, FIV >
        • Testing for FeLV/FIV
      • Zoonotic Diseases
      • Rabies
      • Toxoplasmosis
      • Ringworm
      • Obesity in Cats
      • Diabetes
    • Indoor/Outdoor Cats >
      • Winter Tips for Protecting Cats
      • Summer Tips for Cats
    • Cats & Claws
    • Animal Cruelty Against Cats
    • Pet Disaster Preparedness
    • Hazardous Poisons
    • Microchip
    • Poisonous Plants
  • Cat Behavior
    • Common Cat Behavior Issues
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