Domestic Cats Kill

Study: Domestic Cats Kill Billions Of Birds And Mammals Each Year : NPR. Cats gone wild! I've been observing big changes in my micro-climate with the increase of feral & abandoned cats, so this story really caught my attention. The rabbits & songbirds are gone in a year after the arrival here of 2 very skilled c...ats. Even groundhog dens nearby are filling in because house cats raised with other pets aren't afraid to confront a dog sized rodent; They are also smart enough to avoid cat traps. So in turn, the number of hawk and bald eagle sitings have decreased and the messy little brown bird numbers seem to have grown. Without as many seed-eating birds the weeds begin to overgrow unkempt yards which increases allergy threats and lowers property values... and the effects go on. I do feel this is an issue that many places need to take a more serious look at... beyond the threat of spreading rabies and the like. There is a bigger impact to an overall bottom line and health of a neighborhood that is effected by feral pets... especially cats

Helping Nature

"If you love nature you often want to protect it and take care of it." Every little bit helps not only Nature but your own living environment too! It's simple to put a plastic grocery bag in your coat pocket. Then, when you're out walking the dog, playing with the kids, or on your way to the car pick up a few ...bits of litter with the bag. Hold it over your hand like a glove and you won't even need to touch anything. Tie it shut with a snug loop then add to the next rubbish bin you see. When you get home put a new bag in your pocket before hanging up your coat. An added bonus is that even though a plastic bag doesn't take up much room in your pocket it will add a big extra warm spot for fingers on a cold Winter day! :)