A five-person team of expert shooters will soon target feral cats in New South Wales national parks as the state steps up efforts to control the pest animals. The intensive ground operation is being deployed in response to increased cat numbers, according to National Parks and Wildlife Service deputy secretary, Atticus Fleming. “Intensive, well-targeted ground […]
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Controversial Cat Hunt in New Zealand Sparks Debate
In rural New Zealand, an annual hunting competition has stirred controversy by including feral cats among its targets. This year, participants in the North Canterbury event killed around 340 feral cats, a significant increase from the previous year. The event, which aims to raise funds for local causes, also features hunting categories for deer, pigs, […]
Do Indoor Cats Need Vaccines?
If you’re a pet parent of an indoor cat, you’re probably under the impression that they don’t need vaccinations. They don’t go outside to encounter bugs, parasites, and other nasties, so there’s no way they can pick them up… or so you’ve read online. In the long run, not getting your cat vaccinated could cost […]