Here's the latest update on the cat situation at Loews and Royal Pacific in Orlando:
Loews has indicated they will stop trapping. This was shared on their Facebook page and told to OCAS (Orange County Animal Services) that immediately went to the Loews property to investigate and improper trapping.
HOWEVER, Loews has indicated looking into other alternatives. What's important to know that RELOCATION IS NOT AN OPTION! Why? For many reasons. First relocation is very risky and complicated. Caretakers must find a place and person that will take in 20 unadoptable cats and care for them, feed them, etc. No-kill shelters do NOT take feral cats because they are not adoptable. The best solution is for them to stay where they are--the Loews property. TNR and managed colonies works. Its proven. Alley Cat Allies website is an excellent resources in explaining this.
Loews claims they are looking into other "viable" solutions for the "safety of the guests". The feral cats pose no more risk than pets allowed INSIDE the hotel. If anything, indoor animals pose higher risk. The outdoor cats ARE LOEWS PETS! They had a successful TNR/managed colony program, there is NO REASON to get rid of the cats.
We must continue to educate the management at Loews about feral cats and the risks of relocation. This is PHASE 2 in our efforts to save the Loews and Royal Pacific cats!
First, feral cats are not similar to a pack of wild boars. They do not come charging after moving objects or people. It means they may not be entirely social with humans. Some are more social than others. Examples: One cat may let you pet it but not pick up in your arms. Another cat may let you pet her,pick her up but will not let you touch her if you come across her in another section of the land and not the usual feeding station. Some simply can not adjust to indoor boundaries and go stir crazy without the freedom to run and climb.
Your support has made a difference and we must continue to charge forward! Please know that Christine Michaels is now the designated media person for this effort having started this campaign and the person who visited the site last year and took photos of cat stations to write a case study of a successful TNR/managed colony by local business.
Please do not contact David Bartek. He has not listened to reason. Also per my source, Mr. Bartek said it was Universal Studio's (landlord) decision to get rid of the cats. If so, then we should place pressure on Universal! They are promoters of family-friendly Cat in the Hat, now why are they turning to deadly "Cat in the Trap"? The Public Relations rep for Universal is Vince Laruffa. I'm told he's a very nice person.
These two hotels Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/LoewsUniversalOrlando
The entire company’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/LoewsHotels
Twitter account: http://twitter.com/Loews_Hotels
CEO of Loews: Jtisch@loewshotels.com (Johnathon Tisch)
Director of Public Relations for Loews: Jennifer Hodges, call 407 503-9090, fax 407-503-9005, jhodges@loewshotels.com
PR rep for Universal Studios: Vince Laruffa, Vince.Laruffa@universalorlando.com
Please have media contact Christine Michaels via email and she will return their call immediately, day or night! riverfrontcats@yahoo.com.
Thank you all for your commitment to educate and fight and save these innocent cats!!!
Loews has indicated they will stop trapping. This was shared on their Facebook page and told to OCAS (Orange County Animal Services) that immediately went to the Loews property to investigate and improper trapping.
HOWEVER, Loews has indicated looking into other alternatives. What's important to know that RELOCATION IS NOT AN OPTION! Why? For many reasons. First relocation is very risky and complicated. Caretakers must find a place and person that will take in 20 unadoptable cats and care for them, feed them, etc. No-kill shelters do NOT take feral cats because they are not adoptable. The best solution is for them to stay where they are--the Loews property. TNR and managed colonies works. Its proven. Alley Cat Allies website is an excellent resources in explaining this.
Loews claims they are looking into other "viable" solutions for the "safety of the guests". The feral cats pose no more risk than pets allowed INSIDE the hotel. If anything, indoor animals pose higher risk. The outdoor cats ARE LOEWS PETS! They had a successful TNR/managed colony program, there is NO REASON to get rid of the cats.
We must continue to educate the management at Loews about feral cats and the risks of relocation. This is PHASE 2 in our efforts to save the Loews and Royal Pacific cats!
First, feral cats are not similar to a pack of wild boars. They do not come charging after moving objects or people. It means they may not be entirely social with humans. Some are more social than others. Examples: One cat may let you pet it but not pick up in your arms. Another cat may let you pet her,pick her up but will not let you touch her if you come across her in another section of the land and not the usual feeding station. Some simply can not adjust to indoor boundaries and go stir crazy without the freedom to run and climb.
Your support has made a difference and we must continue to charge forward! Please know that Christine Michaels is now the designated media person for this effort having started this campaign and the person who visited the site last year and took photos of cat stations to write a case study of a successful TNR/managed colony by local business.
Please do not contact David Bartek. He has not listened to reason. Also per my source, Mr. Bartek said it was Universal Studio's (landlord) decision to get rid of the cats. If so, then we should place pressure on Universal! They are promoters of family-friendly Cat in the Hat, now why are they turning to deadly "Cat in the Trap"? The Public Relations rep for Universal is Vince Laruffa. I'm told he's a very nice person.
These two hotels Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/LoewsUniversalOrlando
The entire company’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/LoewsHotels
Twitter account: http://twitter.com/Loews_Hotels
CEO of Loews: Jtisch@loewshotels.com (Johnathon Tisch)
Director of Public Relations for Loews: Jennifer Hodges, call 407 503-9090, fax 407-503-9005, jhodges@loewshotels.com
PR rep for Universal Studios: Vince Laruffa, Vince.Laruffa@universalorlando.com
Please have media contact Christine Michaels via email and she will return their call immediately, day or night! riverfrontcats@yahoo.com.
Thank you all for your commitment to educate and fight and save these innocent cats!!!
i called the hard rock last night and was told i would get a call back which i did not..so i am going to go through expedia and CANCEL my trip that we booked for our family of 4 this coming june. we go at least once a year, sometimes twice..no more...we will be going to disney...who has a successful upkept TNR program
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