Ace Reporter BobbieSue here. I want to introduce you to a new feature Toby and Simon have agreed to let me do. On an occasional basis I will be reporting to you, our devoted readers, cat news from around the world! Or, maybe just in our own backyard!
I have a story for you today that comes from our local newspaper, The Virginian-Pilot about Cat Team 7!
It seems that in keeping with the longstanding naval tradition of cats on board ships, our local Naval Station Norfolk has become home to 100+ abandoned and feral cats and kittens.
Current DoD rules prohibit TNR back onto the Naval Base (a policy Cat Team 7 is working to change). A colony lives near the aircraft carrier piers and frequent a local track and picnic area. While the cats are not causing trouble for the ships, they are a threat to protected migratory birds and a public health risk due to rabies.
This kitten was found among the rocks.
Enter Cat Team 7 (sort of like the famous Seal Team 6, only with a public mission!). The Team is composed of Navy Base personnel, animal rescue volunteers and the Norfolk SPCA (a no-kill shelter) whose mission is to trap, spay/neuter, and find homes for the cats within the community. And, PetSmart Charities donated $79,000 toward this effort!
So far the team has rescued a number of cats, with five kittens going into foster homes and 2 cats going to live on the farm of a retired Navy Veteran.
If you are interested in helping Cat Team 7, please go to their crowd funding website HERE.
Email the Team at: catteam7norfolk@gmail.com
The original article was published HERE!
All photos by Jane Cowan/The Virginian-Pilot
I’ll be back next week with another story – this one is about a cat museum – with a twist!!!
Ace Reporter BobbieSue signing off!
Hug your cat today!!
BobbieSue, thanks for sharing this great story with us. Cat Team 7 sounds pawsome. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
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They are pawsome!!!!
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Yay for the team helping the kitties!! $79,000 is a ton of money!!! catchatwithcarenandcody
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Yes and I’m glad it is going to help a lot of outdoor kitties in Norfolk!
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Oh, we’re so glad they’re not just ordered to be killed but are being saved.
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We are grateful as well.
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What a great story – this is some fine reporting. I can’t wait to hear about this museum!
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Oh – just wait – it’s really different!!!
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Ooh, sounds excellent!
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Great job BobbieSue, Millie is so proud of you. I am glad these kitties are getting help and had such a generous donation.
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I think it helped that the U.S Navy is on their side!!
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Thanks for sharing this great story! Cat Team 7 sounds wonderful.
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They are, aren’t they!!!
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Paws up to Cat Team 7 for all they do. Thanks for telling us about them.
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I wanted to spread the word of their good work!!
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Y Dat’s some pawsum mews bootyful BobbieSue.
Luv ya’
Dezi
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We thought so, too!
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BobbieSue; what a total lee grate newz coverage storee !! high paws two cat team 7 N de best oh best best fishes two them
{ we iz kinda bummed tho at de NOE FISHIN sign ~~~ 🙂 ♥♥♥
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I know, no fishing – but that’s only for humans! Maybe the kitties are able to catch a fish here and there!
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You did a great job reporting this story, Bobbie Sue. Cat Team 7 are doing a wonderful job and that is a very generous donation from Pet Smart Charities.
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Cat Team 7 sounds amazing! We hope they are able to do TNR soon.
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What a pawsome story! And you are an amazing reporter, Bobbie Sue 🙂
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Cat Team 7 is PAWSOME!!!! Will they helps mes puts up my signs when mes is there in Virginia beach tomorrow? Toby, mes KNOWS yous will!
Kisses
Nellie
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