Once Upon A Feral

03/13/2015

Animal rights activists showed up with protest signs at Wednesday's Liberty Union High School District board meeting to accuse officials of entombing cats beneath some of the district's portable buildings, a claim the district denies.

06/21/2014

Rescued at a measly 1 lb from the "flower" streets in EPA

06/21/2014

With a little TLC these ferals kittens were trapped just in time for socialization. There are 2 more out there, but are being difficult to trap.

06/03/2014

This 1 year old hound dog mix was hit by a car on Highway 101, just south of Holly (so we have named her Holly) She had a pink collar and leash still attached when hit. The Peninsula Humane Society (PHS) was called and they picked her up and brought her to Northern Peninsula Veterinary Emerge...

04/17/2014

4 litters in 4 weeks.. 2 with moms and 2 without!

04/17/2014

The practice known as trap, neuter and return has become the preferred way to deal with exploding populations of stray felines in New York City.

04/01/2014

URGENT.... This is NOT April fools. Long story short...Cat was brought into shelter in trap. Cat is feral. Yesterday her 5 day hold was up so with no one claiming her and her being feral today was her kill day. Jen took the cat in its feral box to the kill room. Seconds before doing the unthinkable (at least to me) Jen was paged over the intercom to an emergency. After tending to the emergency she came back to the kill room to find the cat in the feral box had just given birth! 3 kittens so far. So of course Jen calls me (don't ask how we are friends....even longer story) to see if I can take the new family or else she will have to kill them all. A foster of mine is willing to help and take this mom and kittens BUT only if I take the one she is currently fostering (waiting for backyard) so PLEASE if you have a backyard this kitty can go to not only will you be saving him, but the mom and her babies as well. PLEASE someone!!!!

01/06/2014

COLD WEATHER ALERT FOR OUTDOOR CATS: Shelters are easy and inexpensive to build. —including a “5-minute shelter” made from a Styrofoam cooler. Some manufacturers sell pre-built cat shelters, but even a large plastic storage tub will work with simple modifications.

The shelter should be elevated off the ground and placed in a quiet area. The size of the shelter should depend on the number of cats in the colony. A good-sized shelter offers a space just big enough for three to five cats to huddle—but space should be limited if there is only one cat who needs shelter. The door should be no more than 6 to 8 inches wide to keep out bigger predators. A flap on the door will keep out snow, rain and wind.

Insulate the shelter against moisture as well as cold.
Straw (not hay—they are different!) resists the wet and keeps a shelter warm, and it is the best choice for insulation and bedding. Avoid blankets—they absorb moisture like a sponge.

If you have a shed or garage, allow cats to have access during winter and severe weather. But remove dangerous antifreeze products, which are lethal when consumed.

Provide fresh water daily and additional food.
In extremely cold weather, cats require larger food portions and fresh water twice a day to prevent dehydration. Wet food in insulated containers is ideal for wintertime, but extra dry food (which will not freeze) is also fine. Foam insulation can be applied to the hollow underside of a regular plastic feeding dish to slow the freezing of food and water.

Prevent dehydration by keeping water drinkable:

Use bowls that are deep rather than wide, and place them in a sunny spot.
And a pinch of sugar to the water; this keeps it from freezing as quickly and provides an energy boost for the cats!
Purchase heated electric bowls (found in many pet shops).

Cats will find shelter, whether you build it for them or they find their own. But in heavy snowfall, it is important to clear snow away from entrances/exits of shelters so the cats don’t get “snowed in.”

Avoid salt and other melting products.
Alley Cat Allies does not recommend using salts or chemicals designed to melt snow near colonies. These products can be toxic and injure cats’ paws. There are specific “pet-safe” sidewalk melting salts available made of magnesium chloride, but it is still possible for cats to drink water out of melting puddles containing chemicals. We advise caregivers to be cautious if using these products.

Check your car before you drive.
Check under the car before starting it, as cats will sometimes crawl into the engine or hide underneath for warmth. Give the hood of your car a few taps, to scare out any cats who may be underneath and who you didn’t see. Remember that antifreeze is lethal to cats and other animals. Keep it out of reach!

11/27/2013

BEER DRINKERS ALERT! Devil’s Canyon Brewery is generally not open to the public. However, on the last Friday of the month they open their doors to the public at 4pm and pick a organization for their "Cheers for Charity" program. This month they have chosen ours! Once Upon A Feral. Beer Friday is family friendly. You can bring your kids. You can bring your pet They have catered food available so they ask that you do not bring food or drinks. Bring all your beer drinking friends Friday night November 29, 2013 to Devils Canyon Brewing Co. 935 Washington Street, San Carlos.

09/17/2013

We have a 5 month old female Russian Blue up for adoption. She is beautiful, hasn't met a cat she doesn't like, and loves tummy rubs. Pictures coming soon :-)

03/27/2013

Dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of our nation's cats. Organization advocating trap/neuter/return as a method of reducing feral cat populations. Action alerts, donation information, FAQ, newsletters, press releases, and merchandise.

12/30/2012

Are people really upset at the RSPCA? Did the RSPCA surrender these animals to themselves? are they breeding cats and dogs? are they not spaying animals in their shelters? HELLO...that is a big fat NO..its the PEOPLE..want to blame someone....take a real look at whose "fault" this is..

A shock investigation has found the RSPCA is routinely destroying animals for 'non-medical reasons', with more than 3,400 destroyed without signs of ill health in 2011.

11/27/2012

his/her eye needs to come out. Looking for someone to sponsor this sweet thing that was rescued from a bike locker in San Mateo..there are a few more..hopefully not this bad

11/27/2012

10/03/2012