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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.
Barking at the Knot
Understanding the hidden history of animal services
Barking at the Knot 