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In case you’re unable to return to the colony site right away, put out an extra supplyof dry food – enough to last a few days - before the storm arrives and leave a plentifulsupply of water. Gravity feeders and automatic waterers are perfect for ensuring anadequate supply of food and water (see “Automatic feeders and waterers” in Chapter 5).Be sure the feeding station is protected in the same manner as the shelters – raised off theground with the doorway shielded and located in close proximity to the shelters. Also,fill plastic containers or bowls with dry food and put them inside the shelters, placingthem in the back inner corners as far as possible from the door. This will make the foodaccessible to the cats during the storm. However, do not put any water inside the shelter– it would likely spill and create a health risk for the cats by getting them wet or makingthe interior of the shelter damp. The aftermathWhen you arrive at the colony siteafter a severe weather event, the firstthing to take care of is yourself. Strongwinds and heavy snow or rain can causeoverhanging branches to weaken andfall for several days after the storm.Other debris overhead can also pose adanger. Downed power lines can turnpuddles into electrical hazards. So beaware and cautious as you move about.Be on the lookout for broken glass,nails or other sharp objects and removephoto: Marialuz Menachothem promptly. Any broken lumber(Staten Island, NY, after Hurricane Sandy)should also be promptly removed.Scratches from pieces of treated lumber will become infected rapidly. Any wet itemsinside the cats’ shelters should be discarded or cleaned. That includes bedding, straw ornewspaper. When moist, these items offer no protection and will build up bacteria whichcould be harmful to the cats. Thoroughly bleach shelters, feeding stations and dishes ifthey were exposed to flood waters, which may contain toxins from sewage or othersources of contamination. For the same reason, after a flood, remove as much standingwater from the colony site as possible and provide clean water to drink, putting out extrawater bowls.If any cats are missing, be aware they may be close by, but too frightened to return tothe site. Also look high – cats may have climbed to escape flood waters and may still beup in trees or on rooftops. You can coax missing cats back by re-establishing a normalenvironment and regular feeding routine. Give them their favorite foods to comfort them,like tuna or grilled chicken, something tempting to make them feel better and lurefrightened cats back. Add treats to their meals, continuing for several days after all thecats are accounted for. If possible, stop by twice a day to offer reassurance and keepcalling for any missing cats. Most will come back within a week, but some stragglersmay take a few weeks to return.148
Check the cats for any injuries. Contaminated flood waters can infect wounds so ifinjuries are seen, trap and seek veterinary care immediately. The stress of the events cancause an outbreak of upper respiratory infections. To ward off illness, add extra VitaminC to the cats’ food (see “Vitamin C to the Rescue” in Chapter 5.) If you do see evidenceof upper respiratory infections, consult a veterinarian about getting antibiotics into theirfood before their conditions worsen. Remember, getting the colony's routine back tonormal as soon as possible is the best way to combat stress.If your colony is located in an area that is closed off because of storm damage,contact your local police precinct and speak to the officer in charge of CommunityAffairs. Explain why you need to gain access and find out what you need to do to getpermission to go in.For more information on disaster preparedness for you and the animals in your care,see the extensive list of resource links on the website of Hoosier Kitties(www.hoosierkitties.com/care/disaster.htm).photo: Marialuz Menacho(Staten Island, NY, after Hurricane Sandy)149
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TNR HandbookThe Guide to Trap-Neute
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Table of ContentsForeword by Susan
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Chapter Ten: The Neighborhood Cats
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ForewordOne of the first ferals I e
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Introduction“If we keep ‘em in
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2. What is Trap-Neuter-Return?Trap-
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c) Fewer nuisance complaints. As me
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and as their hunger grows, they wil
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3. The TNR Process - An OverviewEve
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After you’ve determined how many
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for this purpose. Once you can talk
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like the board of a homeowners asso
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information provided because of the
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act to discourage cats from enterin
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• Free-standing fencesPurrfect Fe
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interior warm enough to prevent or
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food works best for your budget, th
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steroids, tranquilizers, anesthetic
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weather, loud construction work nea
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• Feralvilla Outdoor Cat ShelterD
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• Styrofoam boxesRestaurants and
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Another option is the Snuggle Safe
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three more traps than the number of
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Tomahawk Live Trap- Neighborhood Ca
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Feral cat densNeighborhood Cats Fer
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saving one day. Also remember, you
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intrusions you and others make into
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Winter trappingSome trappers in nor
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around and inflict a severe bite or
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The bottle-and-string method is use
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you let her go right away, there is
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Caddie” by Tomahawk (see Figure 9
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feet long, and lean it up against a
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sodium hypochlorite on the label of
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