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Understanding the hidden history of animal services

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  • No Hope For Girl Near Death from Year Old Cat Bite

    In 1913, a 13 year old girl developed rabies one year after receiving treatment for a cat bite…or did she?

    Audrey Lodato

    June 3, 2026
    Animal Welfare
    animal control, Animal Welfare, animals, cat, Cats, Community Cats, Edward Forbush, feral cats, Grace Polhemus, hydrophobia, Newspaper Hydrophobia, pets, Rabies, The Audubon Society
  • An Active Stand Against Cat Overpopulation: The Day of the Cat – 1993

    A 1993 conference called The Day of the Cat explored the then- controversial topics of TNVR and pediatric spay and neuter with shelter leaders from around the country.

    Audrey Lodato

    May 5, 2026
    1990s
    #CatOverpopulation, #FeralCats, animal control, animal services, animal shelter, Animal Welfare, animals, cat, Cat Welfare, Cats, Community Cats, Early No kill, history, HSUS, Humane Movement, Humane Societies, Kittens, Pediatric spay and neuter, Pet overpopulation, pets, Spay and neuter, TNR, TNVR
  • Doing the Right Thing Before Summer Vacation

    The 1920s and 1930s shifted the way animals entered shelters. Instead of it just being all strays that were picked up, now owner surrenders were on the rise. Learn about why.

    Audrey Lodato

    August 13, 2025
    1920s, Animal Welfare
    1920s, animal control, Animal Welfare, animals, cat, Cats, dogs, history, No kill, pets, Rabies, shelter intake, summer vacation, victorian gentility

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