tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post9174413327376570830..comments2024-03-26T18:02:36.087-04:00Comments on Lola The Rescued Cat: Catnip Nation's June Report: The Plight of a Jones Beach Feral ColonyLola The Rescued Cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469508026355552617noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-61388909372525137222017-06-26T22:46:05.304-04:002017-06-26T22:46:05.304-04:00Many bird groups believe that cats are responsible...Many bird groups believe that cats are responsible for too many bird deaths. It is too bad. It is like special interest groups wanting the banning of all pet sales (including no kill shelters from "selling" pets in pet stores) because it supports puppy mills (as is happening in the city I live)<br />Big Sigh...I wish people would become better informed before they jump on band wagons.<br />Love <br />BarbMarvelous Marvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033165795760372498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-81890456765818630712017-06-26T22:32:47.673-04:002017-06-26T22:32:47.673-04:00While I definitely support efforts to protect enda...While I definitely support efforts to protect endangered species, I absolutely agree that well-managed and well-fed feral colonies don't typically go after birds. This has always been my experience from the ferals I have worked with - not a ton, but enough to weigh in. The Daily Pip https://www.blogger.com/profile/17071013559078816245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-64883315516175401092017-06-26T20:45:05.700-04:002017-06-26T20:45:05.700-04:00It's so unfortunate that bird groups like this...It's so unfortunate that bird groups like this continue to spread false information and create more strife and difficulty for feral cats and those that work with ferals. Education about the truth is so important - getting the word out about TNR and how it WORKS! I will definitely share this post, and I hope that the legislation rules in favor of the Jones Beach cats!Kitty Cat Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16978126320438142371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-26206992123560413392017-06-26T20:40:45.232-04:002017-06-26T20:40:45.232-04:00I hope they can figure out a compromise and the la...I hope they can figure out a compromise and the lawsuit is resolved. Could they video to see what's really going on?Tenacious Little Terrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357242770204603366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-42358941025335344702017-06-26T19:27:48.607-04:002017-06-26T19:27:48.607-04:00Before I was able to have the females in my colony...Before I was able to have the females in my colony spayed, I witnessed hawks from Sandy Hook, NJ pickup kittens to take back to Sandy Hook.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-57715807733355191022017-06-26T12:56:37.403-04:002017-06-26T12:56:37.403-04:00Such a sad situation to want to removal (or worse)...Such a sad situation to want to removal (or worse) of one animal for the livelihood of another. And I very much agree with the other comments here, if the cats are being fed and cared for (esp. with TNR being employed) how much hunting would they really be doing? Hopefully your film can make an impact and hopefully we can let these animals live in harmony.Talent Houndshttp://www.talenthounds.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-23685618149830882312017-06-26T09:29:00.981-04:002017-06-26T09:29:00.981-04:00If the feral colonies are well maintained/fed, the...If the feral colonies are well maintained/fed, then they shouldn't be a threat to the birds. As mentioned above, it doesn't appear there's proof cats are the problem. I would hazard a guess humans are more of a threat to the birds than cats, with all the trash and pollution we cause. Sharing on social media......Karen H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12361654148687331806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-7780139094173362392017-06-26T08:31:43.572-04:002017-06-26T08:31:43.572-04:00This is extremely unfortunate. I can hear the comp...This is extremely unfortunate. I can hear the complaints about rats now when they remove the cats. And I bet rats are a bigger threat to the nests and eggs than cats are. Here in the city we protect feral colonies to help control the rat population.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285837702766349493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-85285957932290217232017-06-26T01:25:18.581-04:002017-06-26T01:25:18.581-04:00I'm glad that the cat lovers are standing up f...I'm glad that the cat lovers are standing up for the feral cats. In my experience, cats that are fed by humans don't hunt very much. Why would they? It is less work to eat the food that people are providing them. Hunting is hard. From what I've read, air pollution is a much bigger threat to birds than feral cats are. Birds are very sensitive to airborne toxins. Robinhttps://www.playfulkitty.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-33206471420655229332017-06-25T22:30:05.967-04:002017-06-25T22:30:05.967-04:00It's so unfortunate that so many articles are ...It's so unfortunate that so many articles are out there in the public that support the bird groups and promote getting rid of cats. We know it happens, but if the groups would work together, it would be a better world for everyone. We think there could be problems with bird lovers just not liking cats. We hope this can be worked out.Sweet Purrfectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-63074094926181818792017-06-25T17:28:55.420-04:002017-06-25T17:28:55.420-04:00What upsets me the most is instead of two organiza...What upsets me the most is instead of two organizations sitting together to try find a solution as the birds/cats lives are at risk - and they are all animal lovers they fight over it and that is just so wrong. We will never solve animal rights issues if organizations cannot sit down together. LaylasWoofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15727139614883199634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-69983424636679818772017-06-25T15:35:58.582-04:002017-06-25T15:35:58.582-04:00I can't begin to tell you how disturbed I am t...I can't begin to tell you how disturbed I am to hear this! I've spent a good deal of my life going to Jones Beach. Those bird advocates continually discriminate against dogs & cats. They totally value birds & waterfowl over dog & cats. It makes me so mad! You're right about colonies; when cats are removed, others move in to take their place. I shared on my social channels. Great post & video, thank you!<br />Love & biscuits,<br />Dogs Luv Us and We Luv ThemDogs Luv Us and We Luv Themhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15638529120659322412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-57448217523919635312017-06-25T15:35:32.636-04:002017-06-25T15:35:32.636-04:00I can't begin to tell you how disturbed I am t...I can't begin to tell you how disturbed I am to hear this! I've spent a good deal of my life going to Jones Beach. Those bird advocates continually discriminate against dogs & cats. They totally value birds & waterfowl over dog & cats. It makes me so mad! You're right about colonies; when cats are removed, others move in to take their place. I shared on my social channels. Great post & video, thank you!<br />Love & biscuits,<br />Dogs Luv Us and We Luv ThemDogs Luv Us and We Luv Themhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15638529120659322412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-17396490325992868652017-06-25T12:20:32.128-04:002017-06-25T12:20:32.128-04:00Horrible how some people can behave - hope the sit...Horrible how some people can behave - hope the situation improves! Scruffs Luxury <a href="https://www.petslovescruffs.com" rel="nofollow">Dog Beds</a>. Madookahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793786267839106478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-61284250290284212602017-06-25T09:28:25.842-04:002017-06-25T09:28:25.842-04:00How terrible that these bird groups are using bad ...How terrible that these bird groups are using bad science to push their own agenda. We hope that somehow, some way, the groups involved can find some resolution. For the sake of the cats AND the birds!meowmeowmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513539249219283256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-31584620477608458292017-06-25T01:15:43.270-04:002017-06-25T01:15:43.270-04:00I agree! The Audabon Society is being biased &...I agree! The Audabon Society is being biased & blaming everything on the poor cats! Do they want to round-up every single other wildlife species as well? That is not only an insane stance, but an IGNORANT one as well! <br /><br /><br />Enviornmental Scientist, Rachael Carson's book "Silent Spring" was decades before it's time, speaking of enviornmental estrogens, that were endocrine disruptors, that would/have effected nature in devestating ways. These factors MUST be considered when also assessing why these birds are perishing, as well as other birds, & a myriad of other wildlife as well. These xenoestrogens ARE effecting human's reproductive demise as well. I hope this book could be used as evidence & the judge take this important information into account.<br /><br />The cats AREN'T the problem, but the Audabon Society needs a "scape-goat" & they have an obvious agenda, & it's to "rid" the cats! <br /><br />When ANY "group" looks to irradicate a species based on emotion & not fact! then lawsuits like these need to quickly been thrown out of court! The proof of burden is on them, to prove,this is the case, and they CAN'T because there is NO REASONABLE SCIENCE that PROVES THIS! The "junk science" these ppl sight & regularly use,is bogus at best! They cannot be allowed to get away with this! because if they "get an inch, they will take a mile!"<br /><br />Fund's MUST be raised to equal what these Audabon ppl can raise for their plight. We need accredited witness's to be able to bring the REAL science forth in a court of law! & Dr. Carson's findings in "A Silent Spring" should be used in this case!<br /><br />These cats lives MATTER! just as much as any of these birds! They have been victims of humans CRUELTY & thrown to the streets like garbage! Their life is hard enough living outside! to then take away the only home they've ever known, is just beyond cruel!, & it's victimizing them once again!!!!<br /><br />As a feral cat caretaker for over 15 yrs, I too know how villified we are, when all we are trying to do, is be a good person & "right the wrong" of what was done to these poor innocent cats!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11452154356310920223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-64225583795338302962017-06-24T23:51:43.015-04:002017-06-24T23:51:43.015-04:00Kudos to all volunteers ! Keep it up !
HUG from me...Kudos to all volunteers ! Keep it up !<br />HUG from me<br />=^x^=Mr Puddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09024839895877150953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-61558642883084589272017-06-24T21:26:30.761-04:002017-06-24T21:26:30.761-04:00God bless that lady and all those that help to fed...God bless that lady and all those that help to fed and TNR these cats. It's not their fault they are there just trying to survive. Such a shame the bird people can't see that. :( I hope everything works out in their favor for the cats in the legal system.Kamira Gaylehttp://impurrfectlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-90406326646869078962017-06-24T18:54:38.333-04:002017-06-24T18:54:38.333-04:00What a predicament. Frankly, I don't know. The...What a predicament. Frankly, I don't know. The cats have the right to be taken care of and I suppose the birds have the right to have their own peace. It's difficult. That said, I think that everything always infringes on something else. At some point we need to pick our priorities.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-28823430300723525032017-06-24T14:22:18.022-04:002017-06-24T14:22:18.022-04:00An interesting topic that I imagine sparks a lot o...An interesting topic that I imagine sparks a lot of animosity from both groups. I don't know enough about the impact of feral cat colonies on migrating plovers but do strongly believe that one species should not offset the other. There is danger when there is imbalance. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18238970726472311017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-55319267519054239622017-06-24T00:57:16.817-04:002017-06-24T00:57:16.817-04:00That's a hard topic, but I will say you guys a...That's a hard topic, but I will say you guys are doing an amazing job of giving! I hope everything gets worked out in the best interest of the colonies. ShaylaS11https://www.blogger.com/profile/07980086499252660783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-48751028517094988242017-06-23T19:41:34.067-04:002017-06-23T19:41:34.067-04:00I know I'm going against the grain here, but I...I know I'm going against the grain here, but I think both parties have reasonable concerns. Now, I don't know if feral cats are in fact preying upon the pipers, but if they are, that is bad for the birds. It seems like it would be pretty easy to set up a video tape and figure out if the cats are attacking the birds.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460371059489250471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-66788378041473849922017-06-23T18:15:56.737-04:002017-06-23T18:15:56.737-04:00Wow! I give so much credit to those who do this on...Wow! I give so much credit to those who do this on a volunteer basis! Bless their hearts! I do hope this lawsuit gets worked out in favor of the cats and those working hard in the program! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01923509407764127053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-154383704242552842017-06-23T13:59:10.759-04:002017-06-23T13:59:10.759-04:00How frustrating for everyone involved. You'd t...How frustrating for everyone involved. You'd think the people trying to protect birds would understand the value of life - even in feline form. It sounds like there's a lot of fear and anger from those trying to protect the birds - without much actual evidence that cats are the problem. Has anyone actually seen one of the cats with a plover? I wonder if there's a way to track either and see if they're actually coming into contact with each other. I remember reading about songbird conservationists in England blaming cats for the decrease in number - but the real cause was an illness among the birds. Feral cats are always blamed and villainized and it makes me angry - they're just the easiest scapegoat for problems. I'm fairly confident that humans have done far more damage to the plover population than cats ever will. I've heard from a few cat lovers that most cats can't even catch birds - beyond luck or a sick bird.Momma Kat and Her Bear Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254210236142173792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5062966441153122889.post-67042653416418688112017-06-23T11:14:13.588-04:002017-06-23T11:14:13.588-04:00This is very sad to read. Most times this is born ...This is very sad to read. Most times this is born out of ignorance about cats in general. Hoping this resolves in the cat colonies favour!Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07948553942559323356noreply@blogger.com