Hi All,
I've been corresponding a bit with Bob ever since he did his Save Our Strays
promotion at the Alley Cat Allies headquarters here in Washington DC. I think he
is one of the MOST compassionate people in animal welfare work today.
Seriously. He's a dog trainer by profession, but he also has a lot on the ball
about how to *address* the animal overpopulation problem from the dog
perspective. He's obviously interested in learning about cats, it just has not
been his focus. Jamie, I am SOOOO glad you took the time to get involved and
offer your help, and I, too, encourage everyone who reads this thread to follow
suit.
Cheers,
Linda
Linda Saffell
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List Owner, Prince Georges Feral Friends discussion group
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> I went to Bob Christiansen's (author of Save our Strays) website
> www.saveourstrays.com and read all his info on why cats and dogs end up in
> shelters, etc.
>
> I noted he mentioned "behavior problems" as a top reason for relinquishment,
> but made no mention that declawing a cat is the MAIN reason they develop
> these problems and get dumped!! I also mentioned the mutilation part and how
> it is illegal in most developed nations. So of course I emailed and brought
> it to his attention.
>
> Well, low and behold he responded the NEXT day (I didn't think he'd answer
> his own email for some reason) and asked that I provide him w/ as much info
> (preferably scientific) and any links on the topic. He said he would
> dedicate an entire page on his site, in my name, to the issue! Anyway, I
> thought it was pretty cool. I already gave him the holisticat reference, so
> if anyone has any other published info or knows of a good link, please let me
> know. Especially those of you in animal rescue who can attest to cats being
> relinquished for these reasons (acting up due to declaw).
>
> Thank you for reading!
>
> Jamie
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Linda Saffell
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