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Jen
Expedition Leader
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Jennifer
Calico Rock
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 Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 4:24:15 PM
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I agree with this in theory, but I would have a very hard time being involved in the implementation...
THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY SUPPORTS REMOVAL OF FERAL CATS FROM SAN NICOLAS ISLAND
The Wildlife Society (TWS), a Bethesda-based international organization dedicated to excellence in wildlife stewardship through science and education, has announced its support of the plan by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to remove feral (wild) cats from San Nicolas Island, one of the Channel Islands of California.
Read more:
http://www.enn.com/press_releases/2582
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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June Bug
outstepping
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Traci
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Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 6:43:07 PM
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A lot of things sound good in theory, right Jen? If we look at the big picture, humans need to take more responsibility for their actions. I know, big suprise huh? But seriously, whoever brought the cat(s) to the island in the first place should be reprimanded. Because of their irresponsibility, a bunch of cats will lose their lives. I definately agree with the whole thing because the delicate balance of that ecosystem doesn't need to be obliterated by cats. But, bottomline it's not the cat's fault and it's a sad story. |
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Elizaray
outspoken
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Elizaray
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Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 9:24:32 PM
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I agree- It's a sad situation, but I think it is one of those decisions that puts the decision makes between a rock and another rock. Ideally, they should trap, spay/neuter and release- but since that isn't allowed I can't think of another solution.
The really sad reality is that more cats than just these lose their lives everyday because people aren't responsible. I just moved from a relatively small town in the Pacific Northwest and at any given point the Pet Shelter there would have between 50-100 unwanted cats of all ages. Some feral but most friendly and needing homes. If in a "normal" situation the shelters are flooded with unwanted cats- I can't think of where these ones would go.
And the REALLY sad thing? If they leave even 2 cats of opposite gender on the island- within 5 years they will be back to the same issue all over again!
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Jen
Expedition Leader
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Jennifer
Calico Rock
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Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 5:49:29 PM
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Yes, yes, yes. It breaks my heart. So many animals have to suffer because of our species' lack of consideration.
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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Elizaray
outspoken
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Elizaray
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Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 12:00:58 PM
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It the same type of thing that has happened to Australia with the introduction of rats and mice from Europe, not to mention dogs that have gone feral.
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HuckleberryWine
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Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 09:44:48 AM
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| Even our seemingly smallest choices, in this case unaltered pets, can have such an impact. I support their choice and I'm glad groups aren't opposing this choice (I assume?). I'm sure it will be hard on those who are charged with implementing the plan. I don't know how successful they will be...it looks more like a continual process. Feral cats are so canny, how can they find every last pair? How large is the island? I do have a heart, but the cats don't belong there. For the sake of diversity they have to be removed. |
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Elizaray
outspoken
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Elizaray
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Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 2:31:17 PM
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I agree Michelle!
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