Public Safety Log Aug 16, 2009
According to a dispatch report, the man said he feeds a number of wild cats in his neighborhood, in the 2500 block of Wheeler Street Southeast, and tensions between himself and neighbors are rising because of the number of prowling felines. The man said he has tried to take the cats to SafeHaven Humane Society and feels it is inhumane to stop feeding them. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Vietnam species 'risk extinction' Aug 14, 2009
The most common ones include snakes, monitor lizards, pangolins, turtles, wild cats, tigers, leopards, bears, elephants, wild boars, deer, monkeys, chamois and porcupines, the newspaper said. It quoted Prof Dang Huy Huynh, the Vietnam Zoology Association chairman, as saying that wildlife meat was now served in many Vietnamese restaurants and resorts. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
City officials seek help with feral cat problem Aug 14, 2009
The issue is the city of Ontario has a lot of abandoned or wild cats in the area. They are over running neighborhoods and occupying houses. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Prints and paws all over the walls Aug 8, 2009
Among the 150 images of dramatic landscapes, gothic architecture and supernatural happenings, there are several prints of wild cats, created by 19th-century artists fascinated by their power and mystery ... Like Bourke, Delacroix got to know wild cats in the city. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Can Indoor Cats Be Happy? Jul 29, 2009
Domestic cats are the descendants of African wild cats ... Many people argue that it s natural for a cat to go outside after all, that s how wild cats live ... But the majority of wild cats suffer frequently from hunger, parasite infestations, diseases, and other natural dangers. (Suite101.com)
Rajasthan to be home for cheetahs Jul 26, 2009
SARISKA: Sixty years after cheetah became extinct in India, there's hope: if everything goes as per plan, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, 32 km from Bikaner in Rajasthan, will welcome the wild cats, which would be brought from African countries ... If everything goes as per plan, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, 32 km from Bikaner in Rajasthan, will welcome the wild cats, which would be brought from African countries. (India Times, India)
Donkey Business Jul 24, 2009
The zoo, in a way, represents all three of these coping mechanisms: a couple of house cats stand in for wild cats; the lion was drugged and smuggled through a tunnel from Egypt; and the zebra, as Berghat joked, was "locally made.". Zoos in war zones produce an unending cascade of heart-string-tugging stories. (Slate)
Speedy cheetahs put through paces Jul 10, 2009
" Wild catsAlthough cheetahs' speedy reputation is well documented, there is still a question mark hanging over the top speeds that one can reach. In 1997, a paper published in the Journal of Zoology gave the figure at 104km/h (64mph). The data came from an experiment that took place in Kenya in 1965, where a captive cheetah was timed as it chased the remains of a Sunday lunch attached to the back of a 4x4 vehicle. So far the captive cheetahs are reaching top speeds of 54km/h But researchers... (BBC News -- Science)
Crime Watch (24) Jul 8, 2009
There were an estimated 40 wild cats living there. No information was available on how authorities responded. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Missoula may require bear-proof containers in vulnerable areas Jul 7, 2009
"None of these bluff charges for me. I put my holster in the glove box, went home, had a beer and took a nap. The way I see it? Bears or wild cats might have nine lives, but an old female bullfrog like me croaks every time. Whew...hahaJoAnn Koepke Taylor ". . (Missoulian, MT)
Close shave for cats Jun 29, 2009
Police Chief Jerry Hisek told the city commission that there's more of a problem with wild cats roaming around than with people who own cats. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department (1) Jun 28, 2009
7600 block of Fair Oaks Parkway, 10:50 a.m., A caller complained about wild cats on his property. Police left animal traps to capture the cats. (Boerne Star, TX)
Minister to review Sariska project Jun 27, 2009
The minister, who will be making the trip to Sariska for the first time after taking charge of the environment ministry, will review the steps taken by the state government to make the habitat safe for the relocated wild cats. The minister is also likely to expedite the relocation of two more tigers besides asking the state government to sign a tripartite agreement with the Centre for big cat conservation whose numbers have dwindled to around 1,400. (India Times)
Yankton officials decide against cat limit Jun 24, 2009
Assistant Police Chief Jerry Hisek also told commissioners that police have more problems with wild cats than with pets. Commissioners ultimately rejected the idea of a household cat limit. (Sioux City Journal)
Newsweek: Infectious diseases likely to increase Jun 24, 2009
we have wild cats becoming a part of the ecosystem. there are not many mice or birds. (MSNBC -- Health)
Letters to the Editor: Jun 24, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. Now onto my local points: 1. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Its time city enacted leash law for cats, citizen says Jun 23, 2009
Its time the city council enact some kind of cat leash law before our neighborhood is over run by wild cats. For the members who say cats do not make messes, how about the next time I have to go out and clean up a dead bird carcass I give you a call and you come over and clean it up for me. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Rescue groups try incentives to lure adopters May 29, 2009
The numbers reflect how half the cats that come to these shelters are wild cats or ferals that overwhelmed facilities don't have the time or the space to work with, said David Fox, director of the Southeast Volusia Humane Society. "What happens is (spaying and neutering) doesn't happen and they just multiply, multiply, multiply," Fox said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Lodi resident puts up sign to tell drivers to pay attention May 26, 2009
may god have mercy wrote on May 25, 2009 2:43 PM:" Im honestly shocked that people are reading this like they consume corn syrup!I honestly never ment for this much attention but my voice will be herd! It is our responsabilitie to protect those which are incapable of protecting themselves. Reffering to children, elderly and disabled abults and ANIMALS...they have right to damn it! They have a right to be just like you and me. Someone has to stand up for animals. I agree cats should be indoors... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bobilli V Kumar: Chase that went awry May 26, 2009
As if that wasnt enough, the Challengers played right into Hyderabads hands: they batted like they were chasing a 200-plus target, if not like they were being chased by a bunch of wild cats. Each one of them played like millionaires and ended up losing big money in the bargain. (India Times, India)
Win a stay at Shamwari May 18, 2009
So take up the opportunity to explore the 25 000 hectares of prime wildlife terrain through interactive game drives or visits to the Born Free Animal Rescue and Educational Centres a sanctuary for abandoned wild cats or the Shamwari Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. For further information on special packages at Shamwari Game Reserve visit or contact 041 407 1000. (iAfrica.com)
Extreme Lengths Keep Wild Cats Wild May 9, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009. The video player is loading. (National Geographic)
Feral cat colony weighs on neighbors May 4, 2009
She said a married couple feeds the 40-some wild cats canned food every day and has named every feline. "I'm just feeding them dry food and only a couple cats will let me pet them," she said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Natural habitat of lynx at risk as Maine clearcuts diminish Apr 28, 2009
McCullough said it is hard to count wild cats, but his "very unofficial" estimate of the peak Maine population two or three years ago was 250 to 500 lynx. Patrick Strauch, executive director of the Maine Forest Products Council, which represents the business interests that own nearly all of Maine's timberland, said extensive clear-cutting has become a thing of the past, as the lumber industry shifts to partial harvesting. (Boston Globe)
Big cat sighting reported near Union Grove (45) Apr 15, 2009
The last documented wild cats in this state disappeared during the early 20th century, Johnson said. While there have been about six reported sightings in this area in recent months, these are the first tracks and scat that local DNR officials have found locally, Johnson said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
BRACKETBUCKS winners announced Apr 12, 2009
With an impressive score of 1,501, Kay Tar Heel Mama Sharpe took top honors by correctly picking three of the Final Four teams, including her beloved North Carolina Tar Heels and their vanquished semi-final opponents, the Villanova Wild Cats. Copyright The Washington Daily News unless otherwise noted. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Chinmoy Cult Was A Real Zoo Apr 12, 2009
This even though he'd created his own private zoo in the basement that was stocked with wild cats, monkeys and exotic birds illegally smuggled into the country -- along with mice and roaches. But the Herculean guru loved celebrities, and one of his favorite stunts was lifting over his head such notables as Richard Gere, Sting, Eddie Murphy, Susan Sarandon, Roberta Flack, Yoko Ono, Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Muhammad Ali and Jesse Jackson. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Local Area Sees Rise In Rabies Cases Apr 5, 2009
A man living on Lyrac Street in Oakton had been providing food to a group of wild cats. He noticed one was very sick. (W-USA News, DC)
A wild idea that apparently works Apr 5, 2009
State law has very little to say on what to do with wild cats, according to the Department of Agriculture and Markets. Animal control officers, in Albany and elsewhere, tend to leave them be unless they're injured or appear sick. (Albany Times Union)
Caledonia woman reports cougar sighting (22) Mar 30, 2009
The last documented wild cats in Wisconsin disappeared during the early part of the 20th century, according to Johnson. There is certainly no reason to discount the possibility that there might be a cougar somewhere in Caledonia, said Jay Christie, president and CEO of the Racine Zoo. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
McCain all a-Twitter about Internet messaging Mar 17, 2009
"UofA made it congrats to the wild cats! ASU is in (the NCAA basketball championship tournament) of course." (Monday. . (AZCentral)
Will Sid the Kid score with judges? Mar 14, 2009
There is no truth to the myth that the breed originated when wild cats and raccoons mated, for that is biologically impossible. The breed did originate in Maine and has been around for more than 150 years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Purr-fect solution Mar 7, 2009
The shelter, founded in 1999 by Bergren and Sue Markley adopts unwanted or wild cats that people call to have the shelter pick up or drop the cats off at the shelter themselves. The cats are then available for people in the surrounding area to adopt by calling to make an appointment and then picking out a new pet. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Kanha protests tigress shift Mar 5, 2009
Earlier, wild cats from Ranthambore were airlifted twice to the Sariska reserve. The Panna reserve, spread over 745 sq km in Chhattarpur and Panna districts, has had a tough time for the last few years due to the men 00004000 ace of dacoits who frequently cross over from Uttar Pradesh. (India Times, India)
Woodbridge residents are worried about panhandlers in front of their businesses (879) Mar 4, 2009
reality1 wrote on Mar 3, 2009 2:42 PM:" Cogito,Kolona25,Interesting let me know where you dine and shop. I could end up with some food, cash and booze. Why the hell work. You people are nuts. I bet you feed wild cats in the neighborhood. Give them a few prayers while your at it. Reality is they are non motivated bums waiting for the bleeding hearts to come by. ". PAL wrote on Mar 3, 2009 1:54 PM:" CONTINUED:I was told that they make a minimum of $100 per day. Now that was a lot more per month... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Palm Beach's long-running feral cat fight over feeding, money lands in federal court Feb 23, 2009
"There's no common sense involved in the town's action," said attorney Terry Watterson, who is representing Island Cats of PB in its quest to persuade a judge to strike down as unconstitutional a town law that prevents it from feeding wild cats. "It's craziness," former Councilwoman Susan Markin countered. (The Palm Beach Post)
Chief survives attack from lion Feb 22, 2009
He said officials had been dispatched to the Hospital to access the type of canine and claw injuries on the victim, claiming wild cats could be in the area. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Helena under rabies quarantine Feb 20, 2009
The county isn t planning on doing any additional trapping of wild cats in the vicinity where the rabid one roamed, which was by the East Valley Middle School, Moore said. A school secretary said they haven t seen any strays there recently. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Without cats, rodents would overrun us Feb 19, 2009
The original domestication of wild cats came about to protect granaries, shipboard supplies and other stored foods. For this, they were highly prized. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Thumbs down to cats running free Feb 8, 2009
mike wrote on Feb 6, 2009 6:39 AM:" Leave your car on my street and it gets towed. Leave your cat, or dog, to run loose and I say "good going" to those trapping and transporting to the Humane Society. Scruffy, wild cats or cats running out in open lands killing wildlife...I have and would in the future humanely send them to cat paradise if my rifle was handy. Take care of your own property, your own cats. Don't inflict them on others! ". Big Dawg wrote on Feb 6, 2009 6:15 AM:" I stopped trying... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
LETTER: Christians should take a stand for sanctity of life Feb 8, 2009
For those of you not familiar with the breed, these cats are huge and have faces more reminiscent of wild cats than domestic. But their nick name, and rightly deserved, is "the gentle giant.". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
