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AZ Cats: Feral Cat Management -Tucson – March 8

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Chester had an important job

Animal Welfare Alliance of Southern Arizona (AWASA) is proud to present a workshop on the options available for Trap Neuter Release (TNR) of feral cats in Tucson and surrounding communities.

The Tuesday March 8th meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ward 6 office located at 3202 E. 1st Street (1 block south of Speedway/1 block east of Country Club). Use the rear door to enter.

The panel includes:

–Jessica Shuman — Tucson Cares representing NKKA Trap Depot
–Monica St. Claire — Hermitage Cat Shelter
–Jackie De Guise — Humane Society of Southern Arizona Clinic
–Cindy James — Cochise County Humane Society
–Patti Hogan — Paws Patrol

After all presentations, you may ask questions to the panel.

Feral cats in Pima and surrounding counties are a huge problem especially in some neighborhoods. Learn about the various TNR programs and options.

(Photo is courtesy of Diana Hansen. Chester the Cat belonged to Jean Rettus. Chester was used as a cat tester. Before greyhounds go to foster or adoptive homes, they are tested for cat tolerance. Chester lived a long and lovely life.)