Category Archives: Feral/Community Cats

The Buffalo News 3/7/12 Curb Cat Population

Posted on March 17, 2013 by KellyB

Kelly Bebak Let’s Work Together to Curb Cat Population There has been so much attention and public scrutiny surrounding the mismanagement of the Niagara County SPCA and the recent raid conducted at the Wyoming County SPCA.  This is truly a … Continue reading →

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Responses to Huffington Post Article (Feral Cats)

Posted on February 1, 2013 by KellyB

I am always so disappointed and greatly saddened when I hear of such negative propaganda and, quite frankly, inaccurate statistical references toward (feral) cats and their ”unbelievable” negative impact on wildlife.  The latest came in the form of a plethora of news coverage on re-posted … Continue reading →

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“Neighborhood – Community” Cat Question…

Posted on September 17, 2012 by KellyB

My friend just bought a vacant house and there is a young Mom cat and  a kitten.  The kitten still has blue eyes, so I looked it up and it is probably less than 6 weeks old?  I would guess … Continue reading →

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Kitty Condos… “Catification!”

Posted on August 25, 2012 by KellyB

As I was watching two of my cats lounging in front of their open window (safe, old style thick gauge screens of course!), I decided I should post on another favorite product that EVERY cat owner should have in their house… … Continue reading →

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Be Wise Sterilize TNVR Project Update…

Posted on July 20, 2012 by KellyB

(Ques) Just wondering how the feral cat project is coming along?  Keep up the good work!  THANKS!      -Drew M- How fitting that as I sit here writing this post on our feral cat “Be Wise Sterilize” TNVR project, I have … Continue reading →

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Transporting (Semi-Feral) Cats …

Posted on July 8, 2012 by KellyB

Hi Kelly! My brother is planning to attempt to bring 2 feral cats he has been caring for for 7 years, from New Jersey to West Seneca. He has purchased 2 large trap/cages as recommended by his vet. Was told … Continue reading →

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Cute Video…Starring Smudge & Fuzz

Posted on May 23, 2012 by KellyB

Just wanted to share this short (54 second) recent video clip of Smudge & Fuzz.  They sure have come a long way since I first trapped them in 2010…  http://youtu.be/v51ZNehESPA?hd=1 Background on Fuzz & Smudge… Over the passed several years I’d noticed … Continue reading →

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Mission “CatPossible”

Posted on May 10, 2012 by KellyB

I drove out to an undisclosed marina community (http://www.olcott-newfane.com/) with another member of Feral Cat Focus on Wednesday to canvass the area near the marina that is supposedly a haven for feral cats.  We arrived into town around 1:00 p.m. and stayed … Continue reading →

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How to Make Outside Kitty a Better Neighbor

Posted on May 4, 2012 by KellyB

Recently, the question of how to deter outdoor cats from defecating in garden beds and mulch was presented to me and I’m addressing that in this post.  I realize that it can be extremely frustrating when outdoor cats, whether they … Continue reading →

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Paying Forward

Posted on May 1, 2012 by KellyB

Hopefully you’ve heard the term “paying forward,” but if you haven’t, it essentially means that if you do or say something nice to someone, they will then do or say something nice to someone, and it keeps going from one … Continue reading →

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Olcott Beach Cats “Caught” in the Middle

Posted on April 26, 2012 by KellyB

Please see the article in The Buffalo News regarding the recent open meeting on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012, with the Newfane Town Board regarding the fate of the feral/free roaming cats in Olcott Beach, here is the link:  http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/lockport/article828043.ece. There … Continue reading →

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Feral Cat Focus Saves “Unadoptable” Cats from Wyoming County

Posted on April 12, 2012 by KellyB

I definitely have a real soft spot for Feral (free roaming/community) cats.  Over the passed several years I’ve trapped 15 cats in my neighborhood and gotten them through the Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Return process.  There are several good people in our neighborhood who … Continue reading →

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