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Categories:
- Stanford Cat Network Info Sheets
- Feral
and Homeless Cats
- Spay
and Neuter Advocacy, Free Spay/Neuter Clinics
- Resources
for Adoption and Rescue Organizations
- Cat
Health and Care
- Pet-Friendly
Housing
- Other
Adoption and Rescue Organizations
Stanford
Cat Network Info Sheets
Living with Allergies to Your Cat
Introducing a New Cat to Resident Pets
Bringing Home a New Companion: Cat-Proofing Your Home
Keeping Cats Indoors-Only
Solving Your Cat's Litterbox Problems
Solving Your Cat's Furniture-Scratching Problems
Tips for Taming Feral Cats and Kittens
Stanford Cat Network Cat Care Guide
Feral
and Homeless Cats
Articles:
Stanford
Cat Network Agreement with the University
Document outlining the agreement between SCN and Stanford regarding
homeless cats on campus.
Stanford
Cat Network Feeding Guidelines
Document outlining the positioning and issues related to cat feeding
stations on campus.
Socializing
Feral Cats and Kittens
Tips from Stanford Cat Network
A
Model for Humane Reduction of Feral Cat Populations
By Michelle S. Chappell, DVM
A
Report on Trap/Alter/Release Programs
By Karen Johnson
Caring for Feral Cats
A guide to starting a feral cat care program of any scale, by
Best Friends.
9 Lives Video Series from San Francisco SPCA
Instructional videos on feral cat management, featuring footage
from the Stanford Cat Network.
Kill
the Problem, Not the Cats
By Sherrie Walker
Understanding
Cats and Predation
From Alley Cat Allies website
Creating
a No-Kill Community
How to bring the no-kill approach to any shelter big or small.
Links:
Alley
Cat Allies
An organization in support of feral cats, providing a wealth of
articles and resources.
Feral
Cat Coalition (San Diego)
An organization promoting the practice of spay/neuter and release
to manage feral cat populations.
Silicon
Valley Friends of Ferals
TTVAR assistance for feral cat colonies.
Cat
Fancier's Association - Guidance Statement on Feral Cats
Establishes CFA's position regarding the care and treatment of
unowned/feral cats.
Spay
and Neuter Advocacy, Pet Overpopulation
Articles:
The
Facts About Cat Overpopulation
Cat Overpopulation Facts from Spay USA
A great flier with all the reasons for spay/neuter.
Links:
Spay
USA
Find low cost or free spay and neuter services in your area.
Fix
Our Ferals
Free spay and neuter or feral cats in Alameda & Contra Costa
Counties, information support and advice for spay/neutering, borrow
human traps.
Free and Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinics
A listing of free and low-cost spay and neuter clinics across
the USA
San Francisco SPCA Free and Low Cost Spay and Neuter
Free spay or neuter for homeless San Francisco cats.
Low cost ($35) spay/neuter for other cats.
Resources
for Adoption and Rescue Organizations
Links:
PetFinder
A database of adaptable pets with photos and profiles, rescue
listings, resources and more.
Rescuers.com
Resource for rescue organizations, shelter directory.
Cat
Health and Care
Articles:
Stanford
Cat Network Adoption Guide
Guide to caring for cats and kittens, distributed to adopters
of SCN cats. (Also available as
PDF)
Introducing
a New Cat to Resident Pets
Step-by-step guide to successful introductions for multi-pet
homes.
Allowing
Your Cat Outdoors?
A safe way to give your indoor cat a taste of the great outdoors,
or provide a safe place for a cat used to being outdoors.
Preparing
Your Home for Your New Feline Companion
Guide to cat-proofing your home, plus a shopping list of items
to get before you bring home the new pet.
Pets
Help Prevent Allergies in Children (CNN Report)
New studies show that children who grow up with pets in the home
have a reduced risk of developing common allergies and asthma.
Living
with Allergies to Your Cat
It is possible to keep your cats and avoid misery, even if you
become allergic to your pet!
Facts on De-Clawing
By the Center for Feline Education
Moving
by Car With Your Cat
Tips for how to make your move go safely and smoothly.
Links:
Soft
Paws
Vinyl claw covers are a humane and 100% effective solution to
problem clawing
PetEducation.com
A site featuring articles written by veterinarians for pet caretakers.
Choosing
the Best Food for Your Cat
An article by veterinarians
Early-Age
Neutering
An instructional videotape encouraging veterinarians to perform
early sterilization on animals.
Building
Cat Trees and Scratching Posts
Complete instructions and materials lists for several styles,
from simple to advanced!
De-Clawing
Cats: Issues and Alternatives
A
collection of articles on the issue of de-clawing cats.
Indoors
Only - Some Things to Think About
A set of excellent articles about the debate about cats being
indoor only pets.
Build
a Safe Cat Enclosure in Your Yard
Do you have an indoor-outdoor cat? Keep your cat safe from harm
by building an enclosure.
C&D
Cat Enclosures
These modular enclosures are perfect for yard or balconies.
Feline
Immunodeficiency Virus - a Bad Case of Rumors!
An excellent article by Best Friends Sanctuary on the plight of
FIV+ cats.
Finding
Pet Friendly Housing
How to find pet friendly housing, pet resumes, negotiating with
your landlord.
The Purrfect Post
We have used this post and found it to be the most
attractive to cats - even those who don't like other posts
- and very durable and attractive.
Boomerang Tags
High quality engraved color-filled metal and plastic tags.
We recommend having the back engraved to read "indoor cat - if
I am outside I am lost. Reward!"
Pet-Friendly
Housing
Articles:
Student
Pet Owners - Help Finding Pet-Friendly Housing
How SCN can help you find housing for you and your pet!
Links:
San
Francisco SPCA Open Door Program
The Open Door Program encourages property owners to rent to responsible
pet owners, and supports the efforts of tenants searching for
pet-friendly housing.
Other
Rescue and Adoption Organizations
Links:
Virtual
Pet Adoptions
Online pet search in the San Francisco Bay area.
Best
Friends Animal Sanctuary
A no-kill animal sanctuary, caring for all species.
Hugs
for Homeless Animals
A nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to homeless and
displaced animals.
Partnership for Animal Welfare (Maryland)
Animal
rescue and adoption organization.
Pet
Rescue (Florida)
Working together to help Homeless Animals
Homeless
Pet Placement League (Texas)
To rehabilitate and provide foster care for stray or abandoned
dogs and cats.
The
Second Chance Adoption Center (North Carolina)
An All Volunteer, Nonprofit, Organization Dedicated to Helping
Homeless Animals.
The
Cat Site
List of links and rescue organizations.
Feline
Rescue
Worldwide directory of feline rescue groups.
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