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Cat Attacks
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​Free-roaming cats are a danger to wildlife (see Cats & Wildlife). Cats kill millions of birds and other small animals each year. Many victims succumb to severe wounds, stress from being caught by a cat, or blood poisoning. Victims that survive the initial attack are still in danger; unless treated infections from the toxic bacteria found in a cat's mouth kill many animals who have been caught, sometimes even days later. 

​The sharp teeth or claws of a cat can easily puncture an organ of a small animal without necessarily leaving much of a visible injury. Which is why:

Any small animal that has been attacked by a cat or has been in a cat's mouth should be treated ASAP, EVEN IF THERE ARE NO OBVIOUS SIGNS OF INJURY.
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Cats are lovely animals, but remember that America's native wildlife was here long before humans introduced cats. Give native wildlife your respect and consideration if you own a cat.

I found this webpage that has great examples of cat outdoor play areas that keep wildlife safe at the same time: Gibsons Wildlife Rehab Center: Outdoor cat play area.

Wild Things Sanctuary
P.O. Box 713, Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 200 4100 
wildthingssanctuary@gmail.com
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  • Home
  • What to do if you find an injured animal
    • Baby Animals
    • Reuniting Baby Animals
    • Cat Attacks
    • Window Collisions
    • Raccoons, Skunks, Bats
    • Marine Mammals
  • Ways to Help Wild Things
    • Donate
    • Wish List
    • Store: Give a Wild Things Gift!
    • Learn About WIldlife
    • Raise Funds Online
  • Living with Wildlife
    • Who's on Whose Turf?
    • Prevent Wildlife Conflicts
    • Keep Wildlife Safe
    • Trapping & Relocating Wildlife
    • Wildlife Proofing Plan
    • Resources: Living with Wildlife
  • Cats & Wildlife
  • All About Bats
    • White-nose Syndrome
    • Bat Houses
    • Bat Resources
  • More About WTS
    • About us
    • What is Wildlife Rehabilitation?
    • Wild Things newsletters, Articles & Press Releases
    • Become a friend of Wild Things!
    • Volunteering at Wild Things
    • Squirrel Pox
    • 10 Year Celebration >
      • 10 Years of Patients
      • What Does Wild Things Sanctuary Mean to You?
      • Wild Things Takes Shape