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City Rescue Pet News, Issue #002 -- Cat Sanctuaries Vs Managing Cat Colonies
April 21, 2025
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I'm here to help anyone who lives in the city and is interested in pets and animals. My website is chock full of important information about pet care, looking after wildlife, working with animals...and more

Best Pet For Me

Just because you are allergic to cats and dogs, just because you "can't" have pets in your apartment, just because you don't have a lot of space or time...doesn't mean you can't have a pet. The best pet for me page on my website introduces you to different pets you can have, besides dogs and cats. You can also explore how to care for these various pets best-pet-for-me.html

Rescuing Pets

I'm especially interested in rescuing pets. There are a lof of advantages to getting a rescue pet, rather than going through a breeder or a pet store. You can read more on my adopt a rescue pet page. adopt-a-rescue-pet.html

Rescue Pet News

Sanctuaries provide a safe haven for cats who can’t be adopted, for any number of reasons. Sanctuaries are places where these animals can live out their lives in peace, receiving the care they need. The owner of Happy Cat Sanctuary was caring for more cats than the space could comfortably hold. He was preparing to move to a larger facility when tragedy struck earlier this month — a fire devastated the sanctuary. Happy cat fire Sadly, sanctuaries often receive more cats than they can handle. Too many are abandoned, left without a plan or support. But the truth is, many of these cats can find homes — or at the very least, be safely cared for in managed cat colonies.

My website has a page explaining TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) and how to properly maintain a cat colony. trap-neuter-and-return.html You’ll also find an inspiring interview with a dedicated volunteer who donates an incredible amount of her time to TNR efforts and teaches others how to do the same. trap-neuter-return-cats.html Taking care of stray cats in the neighborhood where they live is a great alternative to cat sanctuaries. If you are interested in helping animals in the city, managing, or helping to manage, a cat colony is a great way to do that!

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If you know someone who is interested in rescue pets in the city, be sure to let them know about my website. There is a ton of information there, and I'll be adding more. I'll be putting out this newsletter periodically and I'll be updating you on the progress of publishing my book, City Rescue Pets: Dogs, Cats, and Pigs.
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