Barn Cat program - Great info about raccoon-proof feeding
This just came by email from a really great person at the Humane Society of the United States, Nancy Peterson, the Cats Program Manager, Companion Animals.
Many people worry about feeding cats outside for fear of attracting raccoons. Although it is fairly common knowledge among people in the rescue community that if you place a feeding station on poles…raccoons can’t reach it (or skunks for that matter) because raccoons (and skunks) are climbers, not jumpers.
But to be honest, it is hard to envision what the ‘fix’ is supposed to look like. So, we are grateful to Nancy for sharing these links with us so that we may share them with you.
http://thewildones.net/raccoons.htm
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Sandy on August 5th 2010 in How to apply for a Shelter Me Inc Barn Cat
Katelin said on 16 Aug 2010 at 2:02 pm #
Hello,
I am the inventor and designer of the Raccoon Proof Elevated Cat feeder. My photos are mine and sadly others have altered them with photoshop with out my permission.
If anyone needs more info or help with their unique cat feeder problems, please contact me, I am more than happy to help out.
I have worked with raccoons and wildife for years and am a Master Wildlife Rehabilitator, so I understand the conflicts and behaviors between feral cats and all the rest.
Please be aware of the diseases wildlife can spread to your feeding locations and keep your food and water up off the ground and your cats rabie vaccines up to date!
Thanks, Katelin