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Telemundo’s Ericka Pino Helps FixNation Reach Hispanic Community About TNR

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 like Univision, Fox 5’s “Good Day New York” and [...]

admin 2011-03-29T21:14:59-07:00 April 30th, 2010|News and Events|

Mange and Ear Mites: Mitey Menaces

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 mites either live topically on the cat or they [...]

admin 2010-04-30T20:22:04-07:00 April 29th, 2010|Caregiver Tips|

The TNR Ruling in LA: What Does It Mean, What Doesn’t It Mean?

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 legal for private citizens and rescue organizations [...]

admin 2013-02-20T15:04:29-08:00 March 31st, 2010|News and Events|

Declaration of Support for the Humane Management of Feral Cats in LA

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 was a model of humane feral cat [...]

admin 2010-06-01T23:12:14-07:00 March 31st, 2010|News and Events|

The Truth About FeLV/FIV Testing – Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

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, this disease can result in a [...]

admin 2023-08-18T05:47:49-07:00 March 31st, 2010|Caregiver Tips|

The Truth About FeLV/FIV Testing – Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

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, etc). Many of the infectious [...]

admin 2023-08-18T05:49:34-07:00 March 31st, 2010|Caregiver Tips|

FixNation In the News…

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 [...]

admin 2010-07-27T20:26:04-07:00 January 30th, 2010|News and Events|

Judge’s Ruling Impacts TNR in Los Angeles – Sign FixNation’s Petition To Support TNR

FixNation wants you to know about an important development in Los Angeles concerning TNR. Last month a local judge issued a ruling in response to a lawsuit filed against the City of LA by wild bird groups, ordering that the City of Los Angeles is suspended in supporting and promoting Trap-Neuter-Return as a means to help homeless cats. TNR is a community-based, humane approach to controlling homeless cat overpopulation. It involves concerned citizens humanely trapping feral cats, getting them spayed and neutered (at clinics like FixNation), and then returning them to their natural environment so they can live out their [...]

admin 2010-04-01T04:57:41-07:00 December 9th, 2009|News and Events|

FixNation’s Trap Loan Program

FixNation loans out humane traps, carriers and equipment free of charge to the public, provided you are using our services. The traps we loan out are humane traps that won’t harm the cats. While the traps may look intimidating, they are actually very safe. Using a humane trap is the safest solution to catch a feral cat – safer for both the cat and for you. It’s also the best way to temporarily house and transport them. Furthermore, it’s safer and easier for our vet techs to anesthetize the cat through a trap, as well as monitor the cat’s recovery [...]

admin 2020-02-07T10:15:42-08:00 November 25th, 2009|FixNation Services|

FixNation is featured in Best Friends magazine, 25th anniversary edition

FixNation clinic is featured in the recent Best Friends Magazine, 25th anniversary edition. The article is titled "Caring for Community Cats in California" and highlights our East Valley Outreach Project. Click here to read the entire article. This article originally appeared in the November/December 2009 issue of Best Friends Magazine. Reprinted with permission from Best Friends Animal Society.

admin 2010-02-18T23:36:55-08:00 November 19th, 2009|News and Events|