A community oriented seminar below, if anyone is interested -- please feel free to crosspost and forward and/or post flyer, registration forms -- these are available at http://www.pawsofpa.org/new/join_the_team.php... :


FORUM ADDRESSES CAT OVERPOPULATION

Got stray cats? Learn how to effectively manage their numbers by utilizing a method that is proven, cost effective, and humane.

Register NOW for the Cat Management Forum: The Future of Feral Cat Management featuring Alley Cat Allies, presented by PAWS, from 9 am to 5 pm Saturday, August 23rd at Harrisburg River Rescue, 1119 S. Cameron Street. Speakers include Becky Robinson of Alley Cat Allies, Dr. Christine Wilford of The Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project, the Philadelphia Community Cats Council, and Christine Arnold, PAWS' TNR Coordinator.

Registration is $35 per person, includes a vegetarian lunch, and can be made online by 7/31/08 at www.pawsofpa.org , click the Cat Management Seminar link on the right side of the page. If you wish to register via mail, please send name, address, check made payable to PAWS for $35 per person, to: PAWS, Attention: Cat Management Forum, PO Box 855, Camp Hill, PA 17001. If you have a question you would like answered by our Speakers, please include with your registration.

Topics include: Introduction to TNR, Conflict resolution & mediation to protect cats, Changing the government’s perception of caregivers, Best practices colony management, Veterinarians & Feral Cats, Why Vets Won't Help, Why tame & adopt isn't the answer, Feral Cats in Shelter Environments, The Future of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) & feral cat management in the greater Harrisburg area, Collaboration & a Question and Answer period.

We also welcome sponsorships, which are available on the website.