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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nGrady Judd will not allow us to show him the truth so he can Learn, be Educated, and change the law in Polk county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allow me to explain. There are millions upon millions of cats living in the wild around the world. There just aren\u2019t enough homes for all of them and certainly not enough understanding people knowing the ways of feral cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When I see your pleas of \u201cOh don\u2019t release him back.\u201d, \u201cWhy don\u2019t you just find him a home?\u201d or expressing your concern about how inhumane this entire situation is, all I can do is shake my head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I love that you\u2019re concerned, but with these kinds of statements, they tell me you have never volunteered at a shelter or rescue. Once exposed to the ugly truth and overwhelming situation of not just kittens flowing into shelters, but the need for fosters, medical treatment, and supplies is just the tip of the iceberg, perhaps it will open your eyes a bit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Have ever wondered why the Polk County animal services are by the county dump? And that Polk County animal services is a kill shelter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n As I mentioned, there just aren\u2019t enough homes. The majority of kittens in shelters come from feral colonies. We need to stop the uncontrollable breeding! TNR does this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n TNR helps cats from breeding and the prevention of numerous cancers and many other medical issues. Far too many mothers die during the birthing process. Far too many kittens are born with birth defects from an unhealthy environment and\/or inbreeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Four-month-old kittens get pregnant, with the possibility of giving birth every three months. That is no way to live. So we do the best we can, which is providing neutering and vaccinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Within a few weeks, you will see the improvement in their overall physical being and their attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As far as returning them, they are being returned to THEIR home, unless deemed unsafe. There are countless volunteers out every day caring for and monitoring colonies, while also providing TNR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With 1.4 million cats euthanized annually, what are you doing to help this situation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn. Educate. Volunteer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Editorial Grady Judd will not allow us to show him the truth so he can Learn, be Educated, and change the law in Polk county. Allow me to explain. 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