In late January, the Agriculture Department added the black rat to the list of mammals known to have bird flu. Coleman says this species heightens her unease because it is smaller and cats ...

Cats on the front lines Tree House Humane Society is pursuing a mutually beneficial solution to Chicago’s rat infestation through alternative placement for feral cats who cannot be socialized ...

Forget chocolates and roses, this Valentine's Day some are seeking catharsis – by naming cockroaches, rats, and even feral cats after their ... fundraiser at the Bird Treatment and Learning ...

we just had a case of bird flu in a cat who lived on a poultry farm. It is highly possible the cat caught it through exposure to dead chickens outside. We also tested a wild rat found on the ...

Pearla Paulino says she's witnessed Michi kill big rats, cockroaches and birds. Another bodega employee says he's worked in five different stores - and having a cat is non-negotiable. Other people ...

Rats have become the latest addition to ... The CDC has not published a press release on bird flu since January 17. Bird flu infections in cats have previously been reported; details of those ...

Four black rats ... cat infection is likely related to a recent report of two pets from Multnomah County that were sickened after eating raw pet food contaminated with the virus. The latest bird ...

Rat Island is closed to the public during ... “Your cats are always better off to be inside, right? Cats kill a lot of birds. They could definitely get the virus as well.” ...

A snowy owl named Ghost eats a frozen rat at the Bird Treatment and Learning Center on Feb. 6, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska. The center is among animal shelters and zoos around the country providing ...