Karen Mosser: Feral cats can help control rodent populations
Re “Working cats in L.A. flower market” (Page 4A, June 28): Disneyland also has employed feral cats since 1955. Rather then spending time chasing them away, park officials decided to put cats to work to help control the unwanted mouse population – though not Mickey! Today Disneyland manages the feral cat population using Trap/Neuter/Return.
Rodents are on the rise in this valley because of the drought and barn cats are a safe way to take care of rodent populations. There is no poison, no traps that can harm children or other animals and they’re environmentally friendly.
If you need barn cats, or need to have barn cats fixed, please call Stanislaus County Animal Shelter at 209 538-7387 or Cat Network at 209 537-0604 or the Humane Society of Stanislaus County, 209 550-7387.
Stanislaus County’s “Feral Freedom Program” is nearing 500 feral and strays spayed and neutered since being started in June 2013. Cat Network full-service, low-cost, TNR clinic is helping stop cat over-population. To make a donation or appointment, call 209 735-0604.
Stanislaus County is on its way to becoming a “no kill” community. Help by supporting us and giving cats employment at your business or home.
Karen Mosser, Ceres
This story was originally published July 27, 2015 at 2:30 PM with the headline "Karen Mosser: Feral cats can help control rodent populations."