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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · 3d

It's #WinterShelterWednesday! 🌬️❄️🏠🌡️🐱 This video goes into detail on how to tell hay from straw. Watch to become an expert in picking the perfect straw for your winter cat shelters! youtu.be/yXgwQ79AdYE #feralcats #communitycats #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

The Difference Between Hay and Straw

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · 10d

It's #WinterShelterWednesday! 🌬️❄️🏠🌡️🐱 To avoid moisture & retain heat, winter shelters for #feralcats #communitycats should be lined with straw bedding, NEVER hay, blankets, towels, or cat beds! Learn more about cat shelters in free on-demand webinar: bit.ly/BFCIBSV #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · 11d

It's #TNRTipTuesday! 📝🐈 Learn how to go to bat for #communitycats #feralcats #straycats and win over cat lovers and cat haters alike to support #TNR in our free on-demand webinar, "Love Cats? Hate Cats? Be an 'Advocat'"! #catsofbluesky #bideawee

Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · 18d

It's #TNRTipTuesday! 📝🐈 Feeding community cats on a schedule benefits cats, feeders & community. Pick a feeding time that's convenient to you. Then transition from free-feeding to providing regular meals that can be eaten in 30 minutes. #communitycats #feralcats #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Alley Cat Allies @alleycatallies.bsky.social · 25d

Knowing your rights is key when it comes to protecting community cats. Sometimes that means speaking up, not just for the cats but for yourself.

Educating others on the importance of #TNR and community cat care can make all the difference!

Learn more: alleycat.org/KnowYourRights.

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · 25d

It's #TNRTipTuesday! 📝🐈 What to do when your #TNR colony #feralcats #communitycats are "trespassing" in garden beds and pooping on someone's prize petunias? Learn more from @alleycatallies.bsky.social: alleycat.org/deterrents #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Alley Cat Allies @alleycatallies.bsky.social · 26d

Community cats are generally not socialized to people or adoptable. In shelters without lifesaving programs, these cats will be killed.

A community cat should only enter an animal shelter temporarily as part of #TNR.

Learn more: alleycat.org/ShareTheTruth

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Sep 9

It's #TNRTipTuesday! 📝🐈 Issues around feeding are a top cause of complaints about #tnr #communitycats #feralcats. Follow these basic feeding best practices to help keep peace in your community — and keep cats well-fed and happy! #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Sep 8

Help end #kittenseason! Learn how to decrease number of kittens born on streets & improve lives of #feralcats #straycats #communitycats at online #TNR certification workshop from Neighborhood Cats & @community-cats.bsky.social, coming up Sat. 9/13! Info & Register: buff.ly/tFebpUt #catsofbluesky

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Sep 2

It's #TNRTipTuesday! 📝🐈 Completing Trap-Neuter-Return for 100% of your colony cats can help win over cat-hating neighbors by reducing nuisance behaviors like spraying, yowling, and out-of-control kitten births. #communitycats #feralcats #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛💛 Next up in taming: Lifting! To prepare kittens to be picked up, pet head/shoulders as usual when they're eating, touch underbelly and nudge sides, then lift in front of food bowl. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Aug 20

It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛💛 For some feral kittens, interactive play is the activity that most inspires trust, leading to breakthroughs in touch and handling. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Aug 13

It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛💛 To tame feral kittens, slowly move food bowl/spoon/treat onto your lap. Once on lap and distracted by food, gradually sneak your hand behind his head to pet head/shoulders gently. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Aug 6

It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛💛 Food is the #1 taming tool for feral kittens. Why? Their growing bodies need lots of food, so it's a great incentive for them to approach us despite their fear. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Jul 30

It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛💛 Feral kittens 8w+ are harder to socialize than younger ones 'cuz mom has taught them to fear humans. But it's still worth trying food-based taming techniques. If no success in 2w, #TNR is best option. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Jul 25

Help end #kittenseason! Learn how to decrease number of kittens born on streets & improve lives of #feralcats #straycats #communitycats at online #TNR certification workshop from Neighborhood Cats & @community-cats.bsky.social, coming up Sun. 7/27! Info & Register: buff.ly/zMSAqlT #catsofbluesky

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Jul 23

It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛💛 6–8 weeks old is ideal age for taming (socializing) feral kittens. Why? They're growing fast, food-motivated, and open to learning a new way of life independent of Mom. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Jul 17

Did you miss our "Taming Feral Kittens for Adoption" #webinar on 7/16, but still want to learn the best kitten socialization techniques? FREE on-demand recording now available! Video: bit.ly/BFCITFKV Handout: bit.ly/BFCITFKH #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Jul 16

It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 FREE "Taming Feral Kittens for Adoption" #webinar TODAY 7/16 5:00-6:30 ET! Learn best techniques to bring kittens in from the streets & out of their shells. Register: bit.ly/BFCITFKR #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Jul 15

Learn the best socialization techniques to bring feral-born kittens in from the streets & out of their shells for adoption success at our FREE "Taming Feral Kittens for Adoption" #webinar TOMORROW 7/16! Register: bit.ly/BFCITFKR #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Jul 14

Volunteer to help feral-born kittens get adopted this #kittenseason! Learn best ways to bring timid kitty cuties in from the streets & out of their shells at FREE "Taming Feral Kittens for Adoption" #webinar 7/16! Register: bit.ly/BFCITFKR #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Jul 13

After being trapped for adoption, feral-born kittens must be convinced that humans are a safe source of friendship, food, affection & fun. Learn how at FREE "Taming Feral Kittens for Adoption" #webinar 7/16! Register: bit.ly/BFCITFKR #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Jul 12

With wary feral mamas whispering warnings in their ears, kittens are not born tame. Learn best ways to turn hissing hiders into confident cuddlers at FREE "Taming Feral Kittens for Adoption" #webinar 7/16! Register: bit.ly/BFCITFKR #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Jul 10

Whether you are new to kitten taming or just want a refresher in the best socialization techniques for "spicy" feral-born kittens, check out FREE "Taming Feral Kittens for Adoption" #webinar 7/16! Register: bit.ly/BFCITFKR #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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Bideawee's Feral Cat Initiative @nycfci.bsky.social · Jul 9

It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 A flea bath with mild dish soap (2.5 ml of soap to 250 ml of water) is the safest, most effective way to kill fleas for kittens under 8 weeks old. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee

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