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Get ready to make a huge difference for our furry friends on Free Feral Cat Spay Day, which falls on April 27! This important holiday was created to raise awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering stray cats in order to control their population and improve their overall well-being. It's estimated that there are millions of feral cats living on the streets, and by participating in this day, you can help reduce their numbers and give them a better chance at finding loving homes. So let's all join forces to make a positive impact on these adorable creatures!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1966</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Animal Welfare Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The U.S. passes the Animal Welfare Act, its first federal law concerning the welfare of animals.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of TNR Methods</div><div class='timeline-text'>Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) methods started becoming popular as a humane way to manage and decrease feral cat populations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Spay Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Doris Day Animal League organizes the first Spay Day USA to promote spays and neuters across the country to reduce the pet homeless crisis.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebrity Advocacy</div><div class='timeline-text'>Notable celebrities begin speaking out about the importance of spaying/neutering, raising greater awareness about population control for stray and feral cats.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Free Feral Cat Spay Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Free Feral Cat Spay Day is officially recognized and begins to be celebrated every April 27, promoting the spaying and neutering of feral cats for population control.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Broad Public Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Communities around the world actively participate in Free Feral Cat Spay Day, contributing significantly to the control of feral cat populations globally.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a local animal shelter</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend the day giving back to your community by volunteering at a local animal shelter. You can help spay and neuter feral cats, as well as care for them and find them loving homes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a fundraiser for a feral cat organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather friends and family to help raise money for a feral cat organization. This can include bake sales, garage sales, or even an online fundraising campaign. Every little bit helps in supporting these important organizations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate others about the importance of spaying and neutering feral cats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread awareness by educating others about the benefits of spaying and neutering feral cats. You can hold a seminar or create informational flyers to distribute in your community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Adopt a feral cat</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Consider adopting a feral cat and giving them a loving home. Many feral cats are in need of homes and can make great companions with a little bit of patience and love.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread the word on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your social media platforms to raise awareness about Free Feral Cat Spay Day and encourage others to get involved. You never know who may see your post and decide to make a difference for feral cats.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It helps control the feral cat population</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By spaying feral cats, we can prevent them from reproducing and contributing to the already overwhelming amount of homeless cats on the streets. This ultimately leads to a decrease in euthanasia rates at shelters and a more humane solution to managing the overpopulation problem.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It improves the lives of individual cats</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Feral cats often suffer from health issues due to lack of proper care and reproduction. By spaying them, we can improve their overall well-being and reduce their risk of developing diseases or injuries commonly associated with uncontrolled breeding.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness about responsible pet ownership</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Free Feral Cat Spay Day serves as a reminder for pet owners to be responsible for their pets' reproductive health. It educates people about the importance of spaying and neutering, not only for feral cats, but for all domestic animals. This helps prevent future overpopulation and suffering of homeless animals.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='fact-title'>Spaying Can Extend a Cat's Lifespan</h3><p class='fact-content'>Spaying a female feral cat can prevent diseases associated with the reproductive system, reducing the risk of certain cancers and potentially extending their lifespan.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='fact-title'>Thousands of Surgeries are Performed on This Day</h3><p class='fact-content'>During Free Feral Cat Spay Day, thousands of surgeries are performed by dedicated veterinarians and organizations addressing the feral cat populations worldwide.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='fact-title'>Spaying Helps Minimize Cats' Aggressive Tendencies</h3><p class='fact-content'>In male cats, neutering significantly reduces aggressive and territorial behaviors such as marking territory or fighting.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='fact-title'>Spay Day Contributes to The Overall Reduction in Stray Populations</h3><p class='fact-content'>Studies have shown that organized spay days like Free Feral Cat Spay Day can lead to significant reductions in local stray populations over time.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='fact-title'>Feral Kittens Can Grow to Become Healthy Domestic Cats</h3><p class='fact-content'>Feral kittens that are spayed/neutered and then socialized from a young age can turn out to be wonderful, loving domestic pets.</p></div></div>
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