The Responsibility of Communities: Caring for Feral Felines

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Title: The Responsibility of Communities: Caring for Feral Felines
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Description: The growing concerns regarding the overpopulation of feral felines in local communities and the need for more involvement to control the situation was the reason for writing this research paper. Arguments to members of the community were given as to why more people should get involved, a few reasons being it will improve the welfare and health of felines and humans, one can obtain a strong sense of accomplishment and camaraderie with neighbors, and there are many consequences to the whole ecosystem with one species being overpopulated. Suggestions for ways to control the feral feline population were also provided. In conjunction with this research-based argument essay, an event was hosted to raise more awareness for a local cat rescue with all members of the community being invited to support the rescue and provide funds for them to continue their work of trapping local strays and getting them vetted, sterilized, and adopted. Many attended to show their support and we received a vast variety of donations for the gift basket raffle. The bingo fundraiser event brought in $1405 for the California, PA based cat rescue named Cali Cats., Honors Thesis Advisor : Dr. Jessica Swords, DVM
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Contributor: Tubbs, Michaela G. (Author), California University of Pennsylvania. Honors Program.
Date: 2022-04-20
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Identifier: cali:2264
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