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Thinking Animals: What They Mean for Ethics and Public Policy

For the seminar: Eagles, Pigeons, Swine and Puppies: What People Think About Animal Thinking. With Michael Noonan, Robert Lurz, and William Lynn. Moderated by John Fraser. Friday, 15 March 2013 @ 19:00 – 21:00 Animal Behaviour and Conservation Program Hunter … Continue reading

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Protecting Cats and Birds

Jennifer Scarlett is a DVM and Co-President of the San Francisco SPCA. She wrote an interesting article entitled “Birds and Outdoor Cats: Protecting Both” for the Huffington Post. Allow me to highlight several important points she makes in this well-taken … Continue reading

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The Outdoor Cat: Consensus Statement

In December I wrote about The Outdoor Cat conference, where I and others gathered to consider the ecological, social and ethical dimensions of outdoor cats, their well being, and their impact on wildlife. After the conference was over, the organizers … Continue reading

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The Outdoor Cat: A New Beginning?

Early this month I attended The Outdoor Cat: Science and Policy from a Global Perspective. Held in Los Angeles, CA from 3-5 December 2012, the conference was organized by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and supported by … Continue reading

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How to Tell if Your Cat Is Trying to Kill You

In preparation for a presentation on ethics, public policy and outdoor cats, I came across this hilarious interpretation of cat behaviours, drawn by Matthew Inman. To see the whole thing, visit http://www.catswhothrowupgrass.com/kill.php.

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The Outdoor Cat: Ethics In Global Perspective

Keynote for the international conference, The Outdoor Cat: Science and Policy from a Global Perspective. Monday, 3 December 2012 – Wednesday, 5 December 2012 Marina Del Ray Marriott 4100 Admiralty Way Marina Del Ray, CA 90292 United States The Outdoor … Continue reading

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