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Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon
Dedicated to the humane treatment of feral cats and to the prevention of future generations

News Articles and Publications

As more people gain an understanding about feral cats and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) as a humane alternative to simply removing and euthanizing feral cats, more and more news outlets are investigating the various issues surrounding the movement.

Caring for a (fixed) feral colony of cats
Oregonian article about the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon
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Grassroots Efforts - Voices chime in on the managed colony debate
Cat Fancy article about management of feral cat colonies
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Veterinarians in Training, Cats in Need
Article from the Statesman Journal about Willamette University students helping FCCO to spay and neuter
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Too much of a good thing
Portland Tribune article about the Feral Cat Coalition
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HSUS News Release on TNR
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Announces Development of New Resources for Feral Cat Management
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Oregonian Article on TNR
An article in the Pets section in the September 27th Oregonian features the FCCO.
• "Improving the Lives of Feral Cats: Feeding, neutering and spaying are the best way to keep wild felines from problems" by Deb Wood
TNR Article
A great article about TNR from VetCentric.
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USFWS Public Draft on Mammalian Predator Damage Management
US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a public draft regarding Mammalian Predator Damage Management, which the Feral Cat Coalition has responded to.
• Read the FCCO's Response Letter
"Stories From the Streets"
The full text of the article, continued from our October 2004 newsletter
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Humane Trapping Instructions
Feral Cat Coalition guidlines on trapping your feral cats, caring for them, and releasing them.
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