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Welcome to the Feline Files page. This page will present some of the news that affects the feline world. So grab your favorite cat treats or drink and read away. Meow.
Kittens Found Abandoned Inside Backpack In Front Of Animal Shelter
Workers at the Humane Society Of Yuma found 3 kittens zipped up inside a backpack in front of their shelter this morning. The backpack was located behind a vehicle in the shelter's parking lot while the sun blazed overhead. Shelter workers brought the kittens inside to safety and have said they were close to dying as a result of heat exhaustion.
"“They were all just dripping (wet) and panting very badly. Dropping the kittens off in that manner was definitely the wrong thing to do. It’s an act of cruelty, and it could have been handled differently," said Annette Lagunas, HSOY director of operations.
The kittens are expected to be ready for adoption soon. Animal creulty and abandonment is a crime under Arizona law.
Cat Galaxy Issues Call To Action Regarding
Harkins Case
Things could get worse for movie theater owner Dan Harkins as Cat
Galaxy is now issuing a call to action for humans to rethink whether
or not they wish to continue to spend money at any Harkins Theatres.
Recently, Harkins was cited for animal neglect after leaving his dog
in a hot car when he went inside one of his theatres to watch a
movie. Harkins's vehicle was also illegally parked in a handicap
spot. The incident has sparked an outcry amongst the animal rescue
community including at a radio station run by cats.
"This could very easily been a cat inside that car. Mr. Harkins
should've used a lot better judgment, but instead chose to put his
dog in a very dangerous and deadly situation. You'd think that with
all the media attention every year on the issue of leaving an animal
in a hot car that Harkins would've gotten the message. He apparently
didn't. Nonetheless, our station is now considering asking our
listeners to convince their humans to no longer patron his
establishments," said Nohl Rosen of Cat Galaxy radio.
The radio station for cats
has been active every year in
educating the public of the dangers of leaving an animal in a hot
car, especially when temperatures in the vehicle can quickly rise 50
degrees or more, than the outside temperature during the summer
months.
"It's pretty much a death sentence when you lock an animal inside a
vehicle. They have no way to escape and they also wear a permanent
fur coat. Also, even if Mr. Harkins had left water for the animal,
that too would become hot. It's a no-win situation for the animal.
The best advice is to leave your cats or dogs at home where they're
safe, have air conditioning and cool water to drink," Rosen added.
Rosen also added that a boycott is possible and the radio station
has the support of its listeners.
Phoenix Woman Faces Possible Eviction For Helping Feral Cats
A feral cat hides under an empty trailer at North Phoenix Mobile Home Park in Phoenix. Resident Catherine Kelly has been helping the feral cats and now faces eviction as a result.
By Nohl Rosen Cat Galaxy
The fur is flying at a North Phoenix Mobile Home Park where one resident caring for a colony of feral cats now faces a possible eviction over the matter. Catherine Kelly, a resident of Phoenix North Mobile Home Park has been caring for the street cats for a couple of years and like all wild felines, they don't belong to anyone. However, the mobile home park management has claimed that the cats belong to Kelly and have stated that she either get rid of them or face eviction. Kelly says that she tried working with management to find a solution to the problem. She's even used her own money to get 17 feral cats spayed and neutered.
"I already offered to try and get someone in to speak to the park in general to see if more people would be willing to TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return). The management told me they weren’t interested," said Kelly.
TNR has been applauded by animal rescue groups across the country as the best way to deal with feral cats. It involves getting the cats humanely trapped, spayed or neutered, and then re-releasing them back to their environment. After the release, human caretakers then feed, water and generally care for the cats. While TNR is the best way to deal with the situation, Kelly says she has seen some other residents trapping the cats and then either dropping them off into nearby desert areas with no food or water or poisoning them. Kelly says she also informed the management of this and was shrugged off.
"I’ve been a good tenant for years, always paying my rent on time and never giving anyone any trouble. The only thing these people have against me is the feral cat feeding station. They’re calling the cats my pets and want me to bring them inside to care for them. They’re not socialized so that isn’t going to happen," Kelly added.
Alice Lundy, the mobile home park's manager says she's been hearing from other residents complaining about the feral cat issue but says she has no choice but to follow the rules the residents of the park has established. She did state however that she's open to a one-on-one meeting with Kelly to resolve the issue.
"I don't want to evict the woman. I just want the problem corrected. Something must be done. I know it's a cruel solution but the only one I can think of is to take them (the cats) to the Humane Society and destroy them," said Lundy.
Lundy said she is willing to listen to other options however, she just isn't too positive that other residents would be willing to hear them, including about TNR.
"It's sad that it has come to this and it's sad what's happened to the cats. I'm not against her working to bring in a group to talk about TNR," Lundy added.
Cat Galaxy Proven To Be Hit Amongst Cat Lovers
Photo by Holli DuVall Peedy from North Baltimore, Ohio rests while listening to Cat Galaxy. According to Peedy's human, he was enjoying the station's music.
By Nohl Rosen Cat Galaxy
There's no doubt that Cat Galaxy has proven itself amongst cats to be a hit but reports amongst the humans have now supported the station's claims that cats are indeed enjoying themselves. However, their humans are also now listening with their cats making it a very big side effect to the station's appeal.
"This is the coolest idea. It’s amazing how people tend to overlook animals and their needs. I love my cats and anyone else’s. Animals must feel like they are left out a lot. As humans we tend to forget that we are animals too. I know that my animals like music and when I play music you can tell a big difference," said Ashley Thurkill from North Carolina.
Holli DuVall from North Baltimore Ohio said that she found Cat Galaxy after going to the WTOL Channel 9 News web site while searching for another story. Her cat Peedy certainly couldn't resist the station's format and seemed glad their was one for him and his fellow felines.
""He jumped up on the table instantly and plopped down. He enjoyed it! Great idea," DuVall said.
More cats humans also were surprised to find out that their cats wanted to listen to Cat Galaxy. Lee Ann Causey from Fort Worth Texas was excited to learn there was a station for cats after seeing the story about it on CNN.
"I have fostered for a local no-kill animal rescue group in Keller, TX for over 7 years, and my gang is thrilled to see you and your friends online. Keep up the good work," Causey said.
Annie Hudson and her cats Pootie, Willie & Splash from Wilmington, North Carolina discovered Cat Galaxy after hearing about it on a local news station have also become hooked on the station.
"I just heard about your website and radio station, all I can say is MEOW! My cats and I love the concept and the music's pretty cool too," Hudson stated.
Cat Galaxy returned to its regular broadcast schedule this week after taking some time off following the death of its Assistant Station Manager Jade. The station will be celebrating it's 7th year of broadcasting next month.
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