Disneyland may be the “happiest place on earth” during the day, but did you also know that it’s home to hundreds of feral cats that roam the park at night? The cats have been around since the park opened. For almost ten years now, Disneyland has worked together with Best Friends Catnippers and FixNation to successfully Trap-Neuter-Return these feline friends. In return, the cats do their part by keeping the rodent population in the park down. Watch out Mickey Mouse!
Click here to read the full story by Best Friends Animal …

Known for her ever-present smile and enthusiasm, Ericka Pino, is the weather anchor/meteorologist for Telemundo 52 in Los Angeles. She recently teamed up with FixNation to get the word out to the Spanish-speaking community about TNR and how to make a difference in the lives of homeless cats across LA.
Ericka has been working in news for over ten years. Born in Peru, Ericka moved to the United States at a young age. She graduated from Rider University with a communications degree. She then set off working for big industry names …

Mange is a very common issue with feral and stray cats. We frequently see cats coming into our clinic with varying degrees of mange. To the novice trapper, this skin disease can look pretty alarming. However, our seasoned veterans know this is a very treatable disease, and while it’s uncomfortable for the cat, it can get turned around with a little extra care and attention.
Mange is caused by a parasite, or a very small bug. These parasites actually live and feed on the cat, who acts as a “host”. The …

We had six very successful Best Friends Catnippers clinics in 2010, fixing nearly 700 cats in total throughout the year. Way to go Catnippers vets and volunteers! We couldn’t have done it without you, so thank you sincerely.
Best Friends Catnippers dates for 2011 (all Sundays):

January 9
March 13
May 15
July 10
September 11
November 13

All clinics will be held at FixNation, 7680 Clybourn Ave., L.A., 91352.
An initial application and reservations are required in advance. Please do not bring cats to the clinic without a confirmed reservation. To complete an initial Feral Cat Application, go …

On December 4, 2009, Superior Court judge McKnew ruled that the City of Los Angeles’ modest support of the Trap Neuter and Return of feral cats within the city should have been reviewed in compliance with CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) before being implemented. The ruling was followed by a court-ordered injunction that currently prevents the city from supporting TNR in any way until the city’s TNR program passes a CEQA review.
Here is an FAQ on what this means on a practical level:
1. Is TNR now illegal?
Answer: No. TNR is …

If you care about the lives of homeless cats in Los Angeles, please read, and in any way you can, show your support for this important declaration.
Declaration of Support For The Humane Management of Feral Cats in Los Angeles
When Superior Court Judge Thomas McKnew ruled last December that the City of Los Angeles Animal Services can no longer provide information about Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) or funding for spay/neuter of feral cats without first satisfying a California Environmental Quality (CEQA) review, he turned the clock back two decades.
Before the ruling, Los Angeles …

What Is Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)?
By Dr. Amanda Page

What is Feline Leukemia Virus?
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is a serious viral disease that affects ONLY CATS. Fortunately, there are many ways we can protect our cats from exposure to this disease. It is estimated that 2.3% of cats in the western United States are infected with FeLV.
How does FeLV cause disease?
The Feline Leukemia Virus can cause bone marrow suppression. One of the functions of bone marrow is to produce the cells of the immune system that fight off infection. Therefore, …

What Is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?
By Dr. Amanda Page
What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus?
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), also known as Feline AIDS, is a serious viral disease that affects ONLY CATS.  Fortunately, there are many ways we can protect our cats from exposure to this disease.  It is estimated that 3.5% of cats in the western United States are infected with FIV.
How does FIV cause disease?
FIV causes suppression of the immune system by attacking important cells of the cat’s immune system which protect the cat from common infectious agents (bacteria, viruses, …

Watch an exclusive video about FixNation clinic, courtesy of our friends at Found Animals Foundation. Tour our state-of-the-art facility, meet our clients and our staff, and learn more about our mission to spay and neuter the homeless cats across Los Angeles.

2010
“Watch Out Mickey”
By Lisa Warren, Best Friends Animal Society
June 11, 2010
“Actor Corey Feldman Attends Benefit for FixNation”
By Tom Grady, StarNewsOnline
March 16, 2010
“Fixing Stray Cats”
By Michele C. Hollow, Pet News and Views
March 3, 2010
“A Match ‘Fixed’ in Heaven: ‘Cats’ Help Cats”
By Luis Torres, Pasadena Star News
February 19, 2010
“Opposition to TNR for Homeless Cats Misguided, Says National Animal Welfare Organization”
By Best Friends Animal Society, PRWeb
January 6, 2010
2009
“Ruling on Trapping of Feral Cats Is (Bad) for the Birds“
By Francis Battista, DailyNews LA
December 15, 2009
“Judge’s Ruling Bad for Community Cats”
By Sandy Miller, Best Friends …