Destructive Scratching

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Why Do Cats Scratch?Although some people think a cat's scratching behavior is a reflection of his distaste for a couch's upholstery, a not-so-subtle hint to open the drapes, or a poorly conceived Zorro impersonation, the fact is that cats scratch objects in their environment for many perfectly normal reasons. For instance, cats scratch:To remove the dead outer layer of their claws.To mark their territory by leaving both a visual mark and a scent�they have scent glands on their paws.To stretch their bodies and flex their feet and claws.To work off energy.Because scratching is a normal behavior, and one that cats are highly motivated to display,...


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TNR: Trap Neuter Return

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Alley Cat Allies (ACA)National information clearing house and advocacy organization working to establish effective nonlethal programs, including Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), as the standard method of reducing feral cat populations. ACA functions through print, video, and web based information; workshops and conferences; and by consulting with individuals, groups, agencies, and institutions that work directly with feral cats. ACA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit association based in Bethesda, MD, and is supported by 95,000 donors and activists. A nonlethal sterilization method to reduce the number of feral cats in the environment both immediately and for the...


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