Cat Predation on Wildlife, “Managed” Cat Colonies, and Better Solutions by American Bird Conservancy www.abcbirds.org.

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Cat Predation on Wildlife, “Managed” Cat Colonies, and Better Solutions by American Bird Conservancy

Cat-injured Western Scrub Jay

Only 1/3 of America’s pet cats stay indoors all of the time.

Feral cats lead short, brutal lives

Cat with Barn Swallow

Cat with Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Cat with Yellow-Rumped Warbler

Burrowing Owl

Florida Scrub Jay

Male California Quail in Golden Gate Park, California

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Concerns About “Managed” Cat Colonies or Trap/Neuter/Release

Ear-tipped cat in Crandon Marina, Florida

Dead Cat in Strybing Arboretum, Golden Gate Park, California

Cat colony in Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Designated Least Tern Nesting Site, Crandon Marina, Florida

Cats fed in A.D. Barnes Park, Florida

Raccoon and cat at feeding station in Lincoln Park, CA,

Raccoon at feeding station with three juveniles, Santa Rosa, California

Ear-tipped Cat in A.D. Barnes Park, Florida

Food is spread on the sidewalk in Crandon Marina, Florida

Dog eating cat food, A.D. Barnes Park, Florida, by Dan Castillo

Cat food on plastic, Hayward Park, California

Cat leaving feeding station for marsh, Hayward Park, CA

Recommendations Support the humane removal of stray and feral cats from wildlife habitat Conduct a Cats Indoors! citizen education campaign Work for local cat ordinances

Stray Cat Sanctuary, Rikki’s Refuge, Virginia

Ron Barklow Dan Castillo Dr. Gil Ewing Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Dr. Cole Hawkins Susan Heckley Marge Gibson Alan Hopkins Chan Robbins Linda Winter ABC is grateful to the following people for the use of their photos :