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Group Hopes to Solve Feral Cat Problem

People from the group "Puget Sound Working Cats" are working to control the cat population in Yakima by trapping feral cats, neutering them, then releasing them. A process called TNR.

Cris Ellingson said, "Yakima has really needed to have a TNR program for a long time so I've been trying to get them equipment, support, and come over and help them."

Ellingson was in Yakima to help trap the cats, and start a similar program in central Washington. They started at the All Star Motel, where more than 80 cats run wild.

Fred Hammes, who's starting a similar group in Yakima, said, "we're going to do our best. We're going to do our best."

To add to the feral cat problem at the Motel, some people drop off animals in the parking lot since it's close to the freeway.

General Manager Jeannie Lopez said, "it's to the point where it's out of our control, we can't even help them anymore."

The cats will be taken to the Seattle area where they'll be spayed, neutered, and vaccinated. Then they'll be taken to a farm to help control the pest population, others will be adopted.

Ellingson said, "and let them live out their lives and no more kittens and it works well."

The group says similar efforts have prevented more ferals from being euthanized around the state and provide a better future for both problem areas and the animals themselves.

Ellingson said, "we like them to have good lives instead of having a bad life trying to exist with freeways, poisoning, and who knows what."

Some of the cats may be taken to a farm owner in Walla Walla, who's offered to take care of the them.

Travel Destination: Walla Walla, Washington | Best Winery Tours

Walla Walla in Washington is the perfect place which has a little of something to everyone. No matter what you love, hiking, camping, biking, relaxation or wine tasting, Walla Walla can fulfill you. Visiting this remote region, people can fully relax and have fun. They can taste some good wine, relax at a luxurious hotel or go on a camping trip.

Perhaps the first thing any visitor should do in Walla Walla is take a trip to one of the areas many wineries. The Walla Walla Valley is home to over 90 wineries, some of which produce arguably some of the world’s best tasting wines. Whether it be Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon or Sauvignon Blanc, it will be evident that most wines here are good enough to be at the top of your favorites list! The taste of the wine is produced not only because of ideal climate conditions for growing the grapes or superior production means, but primarily from the passion of the wine makers themselves.

Given the superior quality of wines in Walla Walla, it would be easy to conclude that the city offered nothing else – but there’s more.

The arts thrive here and greatly contribute to the city’s feel and personality. A quick walk down Main Street will reveal many art shops that present pieces ranging from modernist sculptures to abstract paintings. The city’s love for art is also revealed by the scores of public statues that dot the city, a result of a public initiative approved by the city to put up public art to enhance the city. Just as the wine industry must be experienced, the city’s artist culture and public displays should not be missed by any vacation-goer.

Outdoor activities are also a staple in the life of the average resident here, and Walla Walla has no shortage of outdoor activities.

Indeed, the first thing a traveler going to Walla Walla notices are the Blue Mountains on the horizon that give visitors and residents alike a chance to marvel and appreciate unaltered nature. The Blue Mountains have alot of activities that allow visitors to experience nature and the outdoors. Among the activities include the scenic trails or pitching a campsite around the base of the mountain range.

If seclusion is what you are after, driving a short distance south of the city will do the trick. The Umatilla National Forest, a national reserve in the Blue Mountains, provides the unique experience of horse-back riding through an old growth forest and the opportunity for hikers to walk the same path as Lewis and Clark and the Whitmans. Indeed, Walla Walla’s outdoor activities should be experienced when visiting the area. Be sure to keep these activities on your itinerary!

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