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    Kitty Post: Why Trap, Neuter and Return? By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • 17 hours ago
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post: Why Trap, Neuter and Return? By Sallie Rhodes

    The implementation of a Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) strategy helps stabilize the free-roaming community cat population at a specific...
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    Kitty Post: Caring for Community Cats By Sallie Rhode
    Beltsville News
    • May 6
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post: Caring for Community Cats By Sallie Rhode

    Caring for Community Cats Living outdoors, feral cats face numerous nutritional challenges, surviving on food scraps, fruits/plants,...
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    Kitty Post: Free-Roaming Community Cats Are on Maryland’s Legislative Agenda By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • Mar 28
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post: Free-Roaming Community Cats Are on Maryland’s Legislative Agenda By Sallie Rhodes

    The Maryland General Assembly is currently considering several bills to support humane treatment of feral cats as well as pet cats and...
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    Kitty Post March 2022: Cats:  Do's, Don'ts, and Thank-Yous By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • Mar 1
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post March 2022: Cats: Do's, Don'ts, and Thank-Yous By Sallie Rhodes

    Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) uses humane strategies to manage and reduce the free-roaming cat population in Beltsville. We have three...
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    Kitty Post February 2022: Cats:  From Mills to Media By Lyla Ashburn
    Beltsville News
    • Jan 30
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post February 2022: Cats: From Mills to Media By Lyla Ashburn

    For 12,000 years, domestic cats have been a part of human society. They rose as figures of worship with the Egyptians and fell as symbols...
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    Kitty Post January 2022: The Truth About Community Cats and Birds By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • Dec 31, 2021
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post January 2022: The Truth About Community Cats and Birds By Sallie Rhodes

    Although cats are both predators and prey, they have a reputation for being lethal towards birds and small mammals. The truth is, when it...
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    Kitty Post December 2021: Navigating the Holidays with Kitties By Lyla Ashburn
    Beltsville News
    • Dec 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post December 2021: Navigating the Holidays with Kitties By Lyla Ashburn

    December is here, and with it, a variety of holidays with many different traditions and celebrations! For us, the holidays bring all the...
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    Kitty Post November 2021: Kittens in Your Yard. What to Do and WHEN? By Kathy Rodeffer
    Beltsville News
    • Nov 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post November 2021: Kittens in Your Yard. What to Do and WHEN? By Kathy Rodeffer

    Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) has been serving our community for over 2 years by performing trap, neuter, vaccinate, and return (TNVR)...
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    Kitty Post- Black Cats: Myths and Facts By Lyla Ashburn
    Beltsville News
    • Sep 26, 2021
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post- Black Cats: Myths and Facts By Lyla Ashburn

    What comes to mind when you think of Halloween? For many, a black cat comes to mind. Halloween decorations featuring our furry black...
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    Kitty Post: It's The Law By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • Aug 31, 2021
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post: It's The Law By Sallie Rhodes

    It’s the Law! Recent crimes committed in Beltsville include two kittens being poisoned near Beltsville Academy, a man routinely releasing...
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    Kitty Post: The Joys of Fostering Kittens By Kathy Rodeffer
    Beltsville News
    • Jul 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post: The Joys of Fostering Kittens By Kathy Rodeffer

    The Joys of Fostering Kittens This has been quite a year for everyone! The months of isolation and lockdown in our homes has been quite a...
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    Kitty Post: Those Pesky Insects By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • Jun 24, 2021
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post: Those Pesky Insects By Sallie Rhodes

    Those Pesky Insects Mosquitos, fleas, and ticks. Warm weather means the return of these nasty little bugs that can spread illness and...
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    Kitty Post: BCC Partners with Petco Love to Reunite Lost Pets with Their Families By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • May 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post: BCC Partners with Petco Love to Reunite Lost Pets with Their Families By Sallie Rhodes

    Did you know that one in three pets goes missing in their lifetime - an estimated 10 million pets a year? Beltsville Community Cats (BCC)...
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    Kitty Post: Tips on Adopting a Kitten or Cat By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • Apr 30, 2021
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post: Tips on Adopting a Kitten or Cat By Sallie Rhodes

    Tips on Adopting a Kitten or Cat While getting a new kitty can be exciting, you should consider several things when selecting a...
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    Kitty Post: Declawing A Cat is Cruel By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • Mar 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post: Declawing A Cat is Cruel By Sallie Rhodes

    Declawing a Cat Is Cruel! Adopting a cat can come with challenges. One big challenge is controlling scratching behavior. In the past,...
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    Kitty Post: It’s Kitten Season!  How Can You Help? By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • Feb 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post: It’s Kitten Season! How Can You Help? By Sallie Rhodes

    It’s Kitten Season! How Can You Help? If you see young kittens living outside, please contact Beltsville Community Cats (BCC)...
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    Kitty Post: Feral Cats at Industrial/Commercials Sites By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • Jan 31, 2021
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post: Feral Cats at Industrial/Commercials Sites By Sallie Rhodes

    Who would have thought that hundreds of community cats live in Beltsville’s industrial areas? Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) volunteers...
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    Kitty Post: Cold Weather and Free-Roaming Cats By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • Jan 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post: Cold Weather and Free-Roaming Cats By Sallie Rhodes

    Winter, while beautiful, is a dangerous time for outdoor cats. Extreme cold, brutal winds, snow, and ice can injure and even kill. One...
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    Kitty Post December 2020: Why Two Kittens Are Better Than One By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • Nov 25, 2020
    • 2 min

    Kitty Post December 2020: Why Two Kittens Are Better Than One By Sallie Rhodes

    Why Two Kittens Are Better Than One What’s better than one adorable, playful kitten? Two adorable kittens! Aside from doubling your fun,...
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    Kitty Post November 2020: The Benefits of Sterilizing Cats and Dogs By Sallie Rhodes
    Beltsville News
    • Nov 2, 2020
    • 1 min

    Kitty Post November 2020: The Benefits of Sterilizing Cats and Dogs By Sallie Rhodes

    Congratulations on being a pet owner! Pets bring such joy to our lives. Wondering if you should get your pet spayed (females) or neuter...
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