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Rising Feral Cat Numbers Prompt Action in Texoma Area

The Texoma region faces a significant increase in its feral cat population.

Savannah Reed

July 21, 20261 min read

Community Cat Care - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Community Cat Care - illustration, Jake Team LLC

The Texoma area, including Denison, is facing a significant rise in its feral cat population, raising alarms among local animal welfare organizations. This surge has sparked concerns regarding its effects on wildlife and public health.

Community members are encouraged to engage in initiatives aimed at managing the feral cat numbers. These efforts may involve spaying and neutering programs, along with educational campaigns focused on responsible pet ownership.

Details about specific measures to tackle this issue have not yet been disclosed.

Denison is about 9 miles northeast of Sherman.

Source: KTEN.

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https://www.kten.com/news/a-feral-cat-crisis-in-texoma/video_278bccab-4f26-5b11-add8-6a5a5aca790f.html

https://denisonweekly.news/article/denison-news-video-278bccab-4f26-5b11-add8-6a5a5aca790f

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Savannah Reed

Savannah Reed writes about community life, culture, and events in Sherman.

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