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Recommended Reading
I’ve updated the recommended reading library! This library has been put together over time through my own research and reading, recommendations of others and assistance from AI. Whenever possible, I’ve tried to include a way to view historical materials.
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The Domestic Cat: Bird Killer, Mouser and Destroyer of Wildlife – Part 4
The legislation and licensing and control recommendations from a 1916 booklet published by the Massachusetts department of agriculture for The Audubon Society in 1916.
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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?
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The Domestic Cat: Bird Killer, Mouser and Destroyer of Wildlife – Part 3
The Audubon Society’s 1916 booklet on management of community cats portrays them not only as killers of birds, but also as disease vectors dangerous to society.
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The Domestic Cat: Bird Killer, Mouser and Destroyer of Wildlife, Part two
A deep dive into a booklet published in 1916. This week, we look at the author’s narrative around cats and birds. Yes, cats kill them.
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The Domestic Cat: Bird Killer, Mouser and Destroyer of Wildlife – Part One
A look at the control methods recommended by the Audubon Society in 1916 for stray and feral cats.
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The Way We Saw Cats in 1880: Articles from the Papers
In 1880 Cats were simultaneously beloved family companions, working animals used for pest control, and in some cases subjected to disturbing and inexplicable cruelty. Explore articles from the newspapers of 1880 that depict all of the above.
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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.
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S.P.C.A. Refuses Animals For Vivisection
In 1932, a proposed ordinance change in San Francisco suggested animals from their shelter be released to medical colleges for experimentation.
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Animal Shelter Advertisements and Hero Pets
A post filled with uplifting animal and shelter stories.
Barking at the Knot
Understanding the hidden history of animal services
