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Curb Cat Predation

Our feline friends kill untold millions of songbirds and other small animals in Canada every year.

They’re partly to blame for the near extinction of certain species, including the prothonotary warbler, a tiny forest songbird found in southern Ontario. They also account for a high percentage of the injured wildlife admitted to rehabilitation centres. Cat owners are often unaware of the major danger their pets pose to songbirds — it’s hard to believe the tabby that sits on your lap is one of the most lethal hunters in the animal kingdom.

Songbirds have enough problems without this unnecessary threat. If a feline feeding frenzy is jeopardizing wildlife near you, there are steps you can take.