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I need some advice on the following subject:

My father works at NIPSCO (local power company) in Wheatfield, IN. Since the plant has opened there has been a wild cat population there. In fact, most of the cats I had throughout childhood came from the plant as kittens. There have never been any problems with the cats and the workers (except one manager who recently claimed a cat jumped on his chest as he was walking down the hall to get an apple that he was eating). Most of the cats live outside as the plant is in the middle of the country. This past week they have initiated an extermination program of ALL the cats, including one that the workers donated money to have fixed.

I was wondering if anyone can give me any advice as to what actions we could take to prevent this. As it is occurring right now, we need to act fast.

Thank you,
Cassandra Kiger

>>I need some advice on the following subject:
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>>My father works at NIPSCO (local power company) in Wheatfield, IN. Since the plant has opened there has been a wild cat population there. In fact, most of the cats I had throughout childhood came from the plant as kittens. There have never been any problems with the cats and the workers (except one manager who recently claimed a cat jumped on his chest as he was walking down the hall to get an apple that he was eating). Most of the cats live outside as the plant is in the middle of the country. This past week they have initiated an extermination program of ALL the cats, including one that the workers donated money to have fixed.
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>>I was wondering if anyone can give me any advice as to what actions we could take to prevent this. As it is occurring right now, we need to act fast.
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>>Thank you,
>>Cassandra Kiger

I dont know where wheatfield is located (i live in lafayette). Here there is a no-kill organization named north central indiana spay and neuter (www.pleasespay.org). You may want to contact them by email and also your local shelters and humane societies. They may lend you humane traps to get the kitties. I know there are ways to relocate feral colonies, and also that many feral cats can actually be socialized with a lot of patience and adopted out. Another organization you can contact is alley cat allies (www.alleycat.org), they may know if someone can help you in your area.
Good luck and GLOW to the kitties. I will post this message elsewhere to see if other people are able to help you.
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Bob, Daisy, Karla and the Goldfish

Yes, try the no-kill places. Also, publicity! Call your local newspapers and "rat" on those folks. That might slow them down...

Good luck!!!!!!!
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ellen

gracie & voodoo

>>>>I need some advice on the following subject:
>>>>
>>>>My father works at NIPSCO (local power company) in Wheatfield, IN. Since the plant has opened there has been a wild cat population there. In fact, most of the cats I had throughout childhood came from the plant as kittens. There have never been any problems with the cats and the workers (except one manager who recently claimed a cat jumped on his chest as he was walking down the hall to get an apple that he was eating). Most of the cats live outside as the plant is in the middle of the country. This past week they have initiated an extermination program of ALL the cats, including one that the workers donated money to have fixed.
>>>>
>>>>I was wondering if anyone can give me any advice as to what actions we could take to prevent this. As it is occurring right now, we need to act fast.
>>>>
>>>>Thank you,
>>>>Cassandra Kiger
>>
>>I dont know where wheatfield is located (i live in lafayette). Here there is a no-kill organization named north central indiana spay and neuter (www.pleasespay.org). You may want to contact them by email and also your local shelters and humane societies. They may lend you humane traps to get the kitties. I know there are ways to relocate feral colonies, and also that many feral cats can actually be socialized with a lot of patience and adopted out. Another organization you can contact is alley cat allies (www.alleycat.org), they may know if someone can help you in your area.
>>Good luck and GLOW to the kitties. I will post this message elsewhere to see if other people are able to help you.
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>>Bob, Daisy, Karla and the Goldfish
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I contacted alley cat allies and they told me they want you to email them directly and they will give you some suggestions
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Bob, Daisy, Karla and the Goldfish

the email for them is alleycat@alleycat.org
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Bob, Daisy, Karla and the Goldfish

What kind of "wimp" would going crying to management or personnel 'cause a cat jumped on him & so now he's soooo terrified he wants ALL of them destroyed? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I live in Merrillville & last year I contacted the Hobart Humane Society & asked them if there were any ferral rescue groups in the area because my cousin had told me there was a colony by a local American Legion. The woman I talked to acted like I had asked her a "nutty" question! She was completely disinterested.

Anyway, try contacting the Post Tribune newspaper & write to the Quickly column (they post reader's letters).