The mission of The Hissing Feline is to help people better understand cats. A big part of accomplishing that goal comes through giving a voice to felines through veterinarians, shelter personnel, cat professionals, educators, and individuals who are responsible for cat care and well being.
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Working cats: Purrfect jobs for felines
Cats that live outside can be difficult to domesticate and are not the type of cat to have as an indoor pet. Those felines can still have meaningful lives by becoming working cats in settings where they feel right at home.
My guest this week is Carol Griglione, executive director of the Animal Rescue League. We focus on the ARL’s Camp Purr. You’ll learn about how feral or semi-feral cats fill valuable positions as mousers in barns and similar environments.
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