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Clowder sees decrease since initiative start

September 11, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

Now in its third year, the university's Feral Cat Initiative has trapped, neutered and released 100 cats. Started in spring 2013, the initiative is part of the Department of Facilities and Campus Management's goal to create a more sustainable cat population on campus. At present, 63 known cats live on campus, with five new litters born during the ... [Read More…]

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Feral Cat Initiative tests cats for illnesses

October 9, 2014 by Jonathan Ward

The Feral Cat Initiative now tests stray cats on campus for immune deficiencies and viruses. The program, initiated by ACU's Facilities and Campus Management Department in early 2013, seeks to keep the campus safe from an overpopulation of feral cats. The program started out with a Trap-Neuter-Return program and has since expanded its agenda ... [Read More…]

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Cartoon: Say ‘no’ to cats

October 1, 2013 by Ben Todd

"Say 'no' to cats" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

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Feral Cat Initiative sets up feeders

September 10, 2013 by Gabi Powell

A minimized melody of meowing can be heard on campus compared to years past. Last semester, Campus Management took action against a cat-crowded campus by implementing a new program named the Feral Cat Initiative. Corey Ruff, executive director of facilities and campus management and main advisor for the initiative, said around 40 cats have gone ... [Read More…]

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Cartoon: When Rick Atchley was taken too seriously

August 29, 2013 by Ben Todd

"When Rick Atchley was taken too seriously" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorial Cartoons, Opinion Tagged With: Archive, Campus Cats, Daily Doodle Dosage, Opening Chapel

Campus Management responds to feral cat population

February 27, 2013 by Brittany Jackson

ACU's Facilities and Campus Management Department has come up with a plan to keep the campus safe from an overpopulation of cats. They are calling it the Feral Cat Initiative. For many years ACU has struggled with cats wandering in and remaining on campus, but actions are finally being taken. With a new Trap-Neuter-Return program, campus ... [Read More…]

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