News Articles, Publications, and Broadcasts

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.

Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon steps in early in effort to curb growth in number of feral cats
Oregonian article about FCCO's record numbers and kitten season

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Volunteers tackle feral-cat problems at apartments
Statesman Journal article about FCCO spay/neuter clinics in Salem

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Independence SPAY! Free spay/neuter for feral and stray cats
Oregonian article about our Independence Spay! special

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Scene and Heard
Oregonian article about the 2010 Furball

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Earth Day Spay/Neutering for Feral and Stray Cats
Just Out article about FCCO's Earth Day special

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Feral cat group making inroads on societal problem
Oregonian article about our 40,000th cat

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BetterTV
Features an FCCO clinic
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Oregon Field Guide - Cats and Birds
OPB TV show highlights the relationship between FCCO and the Audubon Society of Portland
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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

Humane Trapping Instructions
Feral Cat Coalition guidlines on trapping your feral cats, caring for them, and releasing them.

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