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Home My WebLink AboutHandouts_Regular_Tab 06_03/14/2013 (2) friday, July 29, 2011. Community CatWorkshop • Pegasus Foundation's Caring Fields Education Center • Free Ed Presentations 561-575-5517 • CaringFields.org �� C?e:si Fri�►�as can7�aign to ke�p c�ts suie �nc� c,�xt afi �l�efte4�s Ending the euthanasia of homeless pets is not possible '�� `� without strategic efforts to help both family and commu- nity cats (also called feral or stray cats*). As the follow- �= �� ing facts illustrate, there's a lot of work to be done to F �� " �� t� � " solve the cat overpopulation problem: �_� �R • Only 10 to 20 percent of pet cats are adopted `�+:�•� -� � from shelters. The vast majority are acquired from ,�.�,�,�� —.,... friends, family and classified ads. ��„: �� • Too few of the lost cats who end up in shelters are �` �� reunited with their people — 2 to 5 percent of cats versus about 30 percent of dogs. Most of those who � ar reunited are identified by microchips, which ,�: -� � tells us that microchipping cats in greater numbers � �� ''"�� could have a big impact on the redemption rate. -- -�� • Seventy-two percent of cats who end up in shelters are euthanized. Eighty percent of those cats are deemed to be "feral" (i.e., unadoptable because they aren't socialized). • Only 10 percent of cats entering shelters are spayed or neutered. • Female caCs can become pregnant at the age of four months, so that's a lot of cats potentially being born if free-roaming cats aren't spayed. Best Friends' Focus on Felines campaign partners with grassroots organizations and municipali- ties around the country to help achieve a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. We help co�n�unities keep stray cats out 6f the shelter systern by inplementing tiap/neuter/ietnrn (TT1R} programs, relocating at-risk community cats and establishing microchip programs. Our goal is to prove that this humane solution to overpopulated community cat colonies can work anywhere. The first two cities to roll ouC this comprehensive program are Los Angeles and Jacksonville, Florida. Both programs are highly collaborative partnerships involving government agencies, local rescue groups, animal control and caring citizens. Cities aren't the only areas that can benefit from TNR, however. In a project called the Four Directions Community Cat Program, Best Friends has been working with rural communities in southern Utah to reduce euthanasia through relocation, TNR, a food program and community education. These innovative programs are helping to reduce the number of community cats euthanized in our cities and towns but, even more important, they are creating models for how communities can implement humane solutions by sharing strengths and resources. ------------------------ * Best Friends believes that it is inaccurate to describe free-roaming cats who aren't family pets as feral, since many of these cats are forrrier house cats and can be socialized to be comfortable living with people again. Renamin� stray cats as community cats helps people consider them part of the communiry and, therefore, everyone's responsibility. GSE�SL C f`I(sl�i(�iS �`-`,{i(Ell�f �CnGf�f�/ F��;�,>�� r��[��(1`C � Y�t�b/��V�F,�S(`S��fGC`fifiS.Cg4"U t IiE�''iA?NC)! ��.r2(`.`'Cl'P"€�31��C)!� �)I`C; � � Rev.6/09 ! Trap/neuter/return: tNhat it is and v4rhy E� works Trap/neuter/return (TNR) is a method of humanely controlling community cat populations. Cats are trapped, brought to a vet to be spayed or neutered, and then returned to their colonies, where they are fed and watched over by volunteer caregivers. Why TNR? Twenty years of evidence shows that trap-and-kill programs are not effective popu- lation-control methods for community cats. The remaining cats will breed, the euthanized cats will quickly be replaced, and then those cats will breed. TNR has proven to be the most effective method of reducing the number of community cats in a specific area. It stops the problem be- cause it stops the breeding. The caregivers provide day-to-day monitoring of the colonies so that any newcomers can be quickly trapped and sterilized. TNR also saves taxpayers money: Without TNR, there is an endless stream of cats being brought to municipal shelters, where most of them are euthanized. TNR eliminates the cost to the public of maintaining and euthanizing the cats. TNR is also good for neighborhoods: Spay/neuter reduces late-night howling, roaming and marking of territory (by spraying urine). Any negative impact of the cats is further reduced as the number of cats decreases. Caregivers can help resolve any cat-related conflicts by educating their neighbors about the effectiveness of TNR and providing humane cat deterrents, which keep cats away from areas where they are not wanted. How can you support Focus on Felines? • Adopt your next cat from a rescue or shelter. • If you are feeding community cats, have them neutered or spayed. • Spay or neuter all of your pet cats, both outdoor and indoor cats. • Talk to your friends and family about the importance of spay/neuter. • Microchip all of your pet cats, both outdoor and indoor cats. • Volunteer with a local shelter or rescue group that helps community cats. • Become a foster parent to kittens born to community cats, to help socialize and find homes for them. • Donate to local programs that help community cats. For more information If you want to know more about Focus on Felines, go to the campaign community at network.bestfriends.or�/feralcatprogram or e-mail shellyk@bestfriends.org. Focus on Felines is part of Best Friends' mission to bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. • • � Best Friends Animal Society •(435) 644-2001 • www.bestfriends.org • network.bestfriends.org ' . . � � � � . r � _�/ ' � . _ . - . . • . �� I � ! . . . � - . . ' - ' � ' � y . , � � . ' � .. . - _ � v � � �.. 1 . � � . _ _ '\�. �/ ��oUndOt:Cn . . . , a; �`�--'- Dear Tequesta Coinmission Members, 1�y GlS'USFoundation,org - The Pegasus Foundation promotes the protection of all species of arumals by supporting wildlife �� conservation, humane education, and companion animal spay neuter programs, local�y and • " across the globe. The Pegasus Foundation commends Tequesta's commission members for considering how to . humanely, care for community cats. Trap, neuter and release programs are the most effective way to ensure all cats are vaccinated, healthy, and morutored, this model is without a doubt the � most progressive arid kind solution to cat co�ony care. - In San Juan, Puerto Rico, touxists receive free postcards from Save a Gato and contribute � towards the upkeep of the a�tractive feeding stations around Old San Juan.. In Hollywood Beach, Florida, a colony is now down to 27 from 120 after 5 years of monitored TNR, to the delight of the Hollywood code enforcement, There are countless stories like this, examples of collaborative partnerships between local municipalities and anirnal protection groups combining resources and . volunteers to keep community, cats �safe. � . The Pegasus Foundation remains committed to helping any way we can, as in the adoption of the - Ma�tin County Community Cat project, which,has been active for two years, this is the first year that no kittens have been born in the resident community cat colonies, thanks to the work and funds of local animal protection groups. , We trust the Tequesta Commission will make the humane, widely ac�epted�choice of utilizing ' local resources and will help continue the careful work of Save A Pet's volunteers who have - spent 100's of hours and thou'sands of dollars at no cost to the village of Tequesta. These volunteers are unsung, everyday heroes to cats in need. •� Please, do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of an.y help in this matter or any other matter , concerning the humarie treatment of animals. You are all invited, as well as your staff, to attend , the Stay Wild: Wildlife Rescue and Humane Transport Workshop on May I 1, at 11 AM�at , Caring Fields Animal Sanctuary, another project of the Pegasus Foundation. Kind Regard�, � , - � , � Susan H rea es �� - ' Florida Pro ams Director, Pegasus Foundation , , � Ce11561-236-8843 � � - . � ' Kind2all@bellsouth.net . _ 27 Merrimack Street . Concord, aew Hampshire 03301 USA P.O, Box 3093 . West Palm Beach, Florida 33402 USA c/o Day, Berry & Howard LLP . One Inte[national Place : Boston, Massachusetts 021 10 USA � .. .. ; Florida � � �� _=-= - §372.0725 � Killing, wounding any species designated as end2ngered, lhrealened. or of special concern I � •� including intenlionally destroying eggs, or nest. 3rd degree Felony � ' §372.663 Illegal killing, possessing, capturing of crocodilia, eggs 3rd degree Felony �828.055-828 065 Eu�hanasia rules-failure to comply 1sl Degree Misdemeanor i §372.99 Illegal killing, deer, wild turkey 3rd degree Felony � §828.08 Leaving or depositing poison 1sl Degree f�:lisdemeanor §379.372 Caplunng, keeping, possessing, lransporting, impoRing orexhibiting venomous reptiles, reptiles � Cruelry toAnimals 1st Degree Misdemeanor of wncem, conditional reptiles or prohibited reptiles. Intenllonal cruelity resulting in death; aggravated cruelity 3rd Degree Felonyl2nd (2)(a) No person, party, firm, association or wrporation shall keep, possess, import mto the state, sell, barter, trade or breed the following species for personal use or for sale for personal use�. conviction-increased penalties 1. Burmese or Indian python (Pylhon molurus). 1 §828.12 Intenlially Uipping, felling, roping, or lassoing horse ist Degree Misdemeanor 2. Reticulated python (Python reticulatus). Simulated or bloodless bull(ighfing 3. Northern Afirican python (Python sebae). �i, §826.13 Confnement, neglect, vrilhout food, wafer, excercise; abandonment of animals 4. Soulhern ATirican python (Python nalalensis). ist Degree Misdemeanodto S5,000 fine 5.Amethystine or scrub python (hlorelia amethystinus). 6. Green Anaconda (Eunecles murinus�. §828.122 Fightinq or baiting animals 3rd Degree Felony 7. Nile monitorlUar2nus nilotiasl. 8. Flny other reptile tiesignatetl as z �ondiPional or prohibited species by the commission. (b) If a person, pahy, f rm, association or corporation holds a permit issuetl before July L. 2010, §828.123 Killing doglcat with inient of selling, giving a�vay pelt possession, sal or importation of pelt under subseclion (1) to legally possess a species listed in paragraph (a), that person, party, flrm ' 3rd Degree Felony 1 to 510,000 fine association or corporation may possess such repli;e for the remainder of (he li(e of the reptile. §gZ8.125 Killing or eggravaled abuse of horse or cattle; offenses; penaltles �•' '�;�_;�_ ._ (1) Willfuiiy and unlav�fully, by any means v�hatsoever, kills, maims, multilates, or causes great §413.081 Interfering wilh guide dog or service animal ist conviction , bodity harm or permanent breeding disability to any animal of thr genus Equus (horse) or any 2nd Degree Misdemeanor animal of any registered breed or recognlzed registered hybrid of lhe genus 8os (cattle) 2nd wmiction 1st Degree Misdemeanor 2nd Degree Felony, punishable as Intentionally injuring or killing guide dog or service animal 3rd Uegree Felony provided by s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, any ;,��son who commits a violation of lhis subsection shall be sentenced to aminimum mandalory fne of $3,500 and a minimum mandatory period o( incarceration of 1 year. �{{NS�t331��0IM�°.1 I sr_t � � � ., �� _.�. . §828.14 Transporting Livestock �550.235 Giving conspuing to give illegal drugs to race animals 3rd Degree Felony -Failure to provlde suffcientfood, water or space. 2ntl Degree hlisdemeanor Forcomp',ete Fioridaan�mai cm�,iy �a��,s got to. hup:uasci.uvm.edaiequine�ia�•.;auairyi^� cmei.mm §828.�p Dyeing any ac, �.al, in�luding rabbits, rhicks, ducklings; importation of dyed animals; selling 'Ronda has a mmp'sx penally scheme. Therefore. m�sdemeaoors antl fe:onies are sub;act lo a wide range o� pena!lies. Penallies Inerease for 3rd s�rike violent felony oflentlers. Flo;!tla staWtes are sub;ec� to change, Ihis �� nol a comp!ela Ilsl. Please con�act Of g'IViOg a498y foWl u�def 4 WeBks of age Of fBbbits ufldef 2 monlhs of age l0 bB used fof petS, IB�BiI pfeflliuf05. Por'�tlaAnlma'Control.org for upda�ed gmde. 2nd Degfee MiSde0leanof Caring Fields Humane Education Center-Pegasus Foundation FLORIDA §$282z'Z6 HumaneSlaughterAct §82&24 1) No person shall kill an animal in any way except by an approved method AN I MAL STATUT ES 2) No person shall shackle or hoisl with infent to kill any animal wilhout prior rendering STOP ANIMAL ABUSE `hea�'ma�'�Se�s'`�e`oPa'�. 3) Nolhing in this section predudes lhe enforcement of s.828.12 relating lo cmelity to animals. 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Ru�chb VildlifeSanduary .................................................................................561-575-3399 I�-ti�ill be part of the solution for homeless ��, -�daiiisAniinalRescue .........................................................................56168G3663 ��i�imals and promise to adopt not shop. iblarine Life Center-Help for Sea Turtics .......................................................... �61-62;%-fl280 P6C r�nimal Care and Control .....................................................:..................561 233-1200 Humane Saiety of the Treasure Coast ..... .....................................:.............J%2-223 8822 �� Cao�ing Fields Animal Sanctuary ��ducation Center DogsBCatsFnrever .........................................................................................i72-}89-5d�d An affiliate of The Pegasus Foundation Humane Socieh� of St Lucie County ............................................................J72 �61-OG8; �v�vw. ca r i n gf i e I ds. o rg � i ,�, r=��i�,5 �=��,�,,,�,i s�,,, � ��:;�,+e o{+�,� ��s�,� r � ' �v�tc ractive ��w�� I�«-�t�� p��,�.��„5 n�_� � � �� . � � ��1��E,d ��+I� r=Gf\T b�� 1��,��,;�' � ��t. �t-i � TJ�Jas<<s 1 �c fi�_ves i;�� ill � �;��. �FW�� ,�� ,f i�f�, ��,-r� «�„�,,�,s��,�� ,�� _ r.est�ed� cu�c� t��ai ��1�u��c�r�s i,��st st��iv�_ f o�• n �„ ,�,_,..,.,reaves "��;��I�.I tl��,+ �� I��,�,�,�-,� f��• �J1 I��,�� L�t��, ication � ��uth.net . � � � ducation Center � ? SVJ fvit � n City, FI �_�,, 6+� � , ..�pTheni,�wiu� . � ,undation.org � . �,, - . � � ' ' Best Friends � �° � �'� �;`�� —�,� � � "�j�� ;�� ANIMALSOCIETY` x � � � Laura 6U�n ��s��rg, Esqo , j . Legislative Fli.torney - Cat Initiative lauran@bestfriends.org 219-379-4401 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741 �� +rww.bestfriends.arg ,,._ _._. _n-... •. � � • � o • e . iT�e`.�..,Q.,. P. "CFAS Director of Education, Susan Hargreaves, has been presenting in my «_ c/asses for the past 5 years, she has always delivered a captivating, `� '�'� interesting and much needed message to the students. I learn something � new every time. " � �4 ' -Jerri Habenicht, Pioneer Middle School � � `' � � "The State of the Animal Nation", a presentation for middle schools, high �� schools and colleges, highlights the current reality for a wide range of � f f { species of animals, locally and globally. On average, 1,000 people a day move to Florida. The impact an individual's actions can have on other animals and the planet are discussed. Humane Education Center "Careers Helping Animals" is great for school career days. Jobs that help animals are outlined - the training and rewards are discussed. Individuals SOWIn the Seeds of Com aSSIOn that are currently working in the field may assist with the presentation. g p Toward All Species of Animals. The "Compassion" presentation begins with heartwarming stories about the animals that have been rescued by Hobe Sound Animal Protection Caring Fields Animal Sanctuary, an affiliate of the Pegasus Foundation, is a League and the Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation, both are resident 23-acre sanctuary established to house non-profit organizations that help groups at Caring Fields Animal Sanctuary. How individuals can help prevent homeless or abused horses and cats. Interactive humane education the problems that necessitated the animals' rescue is highlighted. Incredible programs, aligned with Florida State Standards, are offered. stories of animals helping humans and humans helping animals are told in this visually charged presentation. The link between animal abuse and 0 human abuse is explored when appropriate. "You Can Be an Animal Hero" is a favorite for school assemblies. The Mission of the Carinq Fields Education Center is to educate the "...your presentation touched the hearts of our residents. Your sensitivity to public to peacefully co-exist with native wildlife and to foster our population, your choice of words/phrasings brings people into the subject compassioi� and understanding towards all species of animals. and makes it very real for them. They FEEL what you are saying and this fosters empathy. " -Sheila McCann, Director, Residential Services, Women in Distress. We will achieve this by: • Promoting empathy for individual animals utilizing a diverse series of presentations customized for any audience. • Creating and sponsoring adult seminars. To schedule a program contact Susan Hargreaves, Director of Education: . Offering low or no cost humane education programs that captivate children and adults alike with the wonder and magic 561 or 561 inherent in the non animal kingdom. Kind2all@bellsouth.net Promoting an animal/enviro friendly diet by serving vegan fare If you are hard to reach, please, leave two contact phone numbers. • Orchestrating animal positive events that educate the public about the humane treatment of companion, farm, exotic, wild and PegasusFoundation.org CaringFields.org marine animals. more challenged to survive than right now. What are the dangers? All Proqrams-Aliqned to State Sunshine Standards What can we do to help? Find out in this lively, interactive presentation. The following presentations can be customized to any group's age, Younger groups are treated to a fun, guessing game using realistic interest or need. Positive character traits are encouraged in line with animal props which reinforces the information learned. the current character education emphasis in schoois. The importance of recycling is brought home with the Recycle! presentation. Items that were found in a beached whales' stomach are disseminated. The cha�lenges facing marine mammals are discussed Free Carinq Fields Animal Sanctuarv Field Trips Available as well as what individuals can do to make a difference. Mother Nature's Story serves as the introductory segment for Eating as if the Earth and Animals Matter outlines the impact our children's tours. Mother Nature tells a story utilizing realistic animal food choices have on the environment, other animals and our health. props about animals in distress and how they were helped by Family science classes have found this presentation useful; each children. True case histories that demonstrate the issues challenging program provides food samples and follow up materials. A fun quiz non human animals today are incorporated. Each program is concludes this presentation. accompanied by follow up materials and an opportunity to meet the sanctuary's residents. µ_. _ ` � You Can Be an Animal Hero! is an interactive program where Rocky Raccoon, Horace B Horse and Kitty T Cat help demonstrate how .;, ,., :u ,�.. , �r.... children can be heroes to animals. The Animal Hero Pledge card is �C�: �; _� � distributed and serves as a follow up tool. ��.,� ., �,� � Interactive Dramatizations ' � `� � „ � � �� ' � � - � The three Interactive theatrical dramatizations, Kials Help Wildlife, A � . -�+ ` �'. � - � � • �� .:,,, Day in the Life of A Jungle Family and Free in the Sea delight �`` � � �,, � �;� �� ^wp a ..,�' .:r , � y w K�+�t f' younger children with the hand made costumes, native habitat �` ,�, ,� �� -�-` `'�_ �`� � ...� �.. ., ; backdrop and their immediate story line. - �� -;; c: �`�±` �G . .� ; `.. � ` �' �_- �,: �..,, . . 1 �� ' ' "� �, � � �n� .• , .TM i , � . _ . . , . �» � ' � � ; r`" ` ` � 4 �- ; ' ;, :� � 4 , / � t - ar _ _ -as.-�.�#" .,y�;� � ' � � s: -'. .. . . ��` !� 'i _ � � � � �°' 4 �'� ' :��?' �� . _ ,.: , �. r � � , . . �� , . � r •- . `'�.-- � ' � -,-�,. , � . I : � .��+�-: 5 -' :� ,� � � � � ; � � ;. "� " � , , ,� . � h. � .��_� _ 4 T� „ -'. � J; �� ' r � .. .. s t ! '! , . . .; _. . ' , . � 1, �� x' . - ,'- � . � � �: � � � �� , � r � �� t . ,.. � � ,.. i _ .. � � ., , - �:�� , :. � � _ � :, . ,._„. _ . � K .�. �#=. „ ---��_._�_—._ _. _ ,,:� _ . __ _ - - Wild Neighbors demonstrates how to live in harmony with our wild neighbors. Amazing facts and adaptations about diverse native wildlife there has never been a time that Florida's wildlife have been