The $25 Million Pill
Friday, June 1st, 2018
Two Cummings School alums help lead the charge to find a better way to control the number of free-roaming cats and dogs.
Articles tagged: feral cats
Dear Doctor: Toxic Plants and Outdoor Cats
Saturday, July 1st, 2017
A reader worries that her new garden might be dangerous to the stray/feral cats in her neighborhood, but her fears are largely unfounded.
Dear Doctor – Helping a Homeless Cat
Sunday, January 1st, 2017
If you are feeding a stray cat, a great kindness you can perform is to capture him or her, and arrange for vaccinations and spay/neuter.
Warm December Wishes
Thursday, December 1st, 2016
This is the time of year when I feel most thankful for my loved ones, including my pets.
Truffle’s story
Friday, October 24th, 2014
Some people looked at the rescued feral kitten in pitiful shape with a deep gash on her flank, and deemed her a hopeless and unadoptable animal. But Ruth, working then in the local animal control office, instead saw a handsome tuxedo-colored feline with a sweet disposition and a manner that conveyed she needed a family.
Controlling Feral Cats
Saturday, February 1st, 2014
Even small populations of feral cats can have a negative impact on wildlife and public health.
Study shows feral cat control could benefit from different approach
Thursday, August 15th, 2013
Vasectomies could be more effective than neuters in population management
A Cat-Eat-Bird World
Monday, July 8th, 2013
Felines are responsible for large loss of indigenous wildlife, says a group of Tufts researchers, and they suggest remedies
Feline Fixers
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Volunteers are improving cats’ lot, one animal at a time, with help from a Cummings School clinic
