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The Reality Of Norway Rat Management

Norway rats are perceived as a “pests” and subjected to lethal population control. This article assesses six methods used to kill them in the U.K., showing a need for more [...] READ MORE

‘Cat’aloging Common Practices Of Community Cat Care

What are common practices and pitfalls that feral cat care and advocacy organizations experience? The ‘State of the Mewnion’ report gives us insights into this and other important questions. READ MORE

Promising Solutions For Humane Population Management

This guest blog from Wild Animal Initiative's Cat Kerr looks at creative and humane solutions for population management that take the sentience of so-called "pest" species seriously. READ MORE

Counting Cats To Enhance Programs And Bridge Divides

A new initiative brings the U.S. capital to the forefront of counting cats. Faunalytics' Caryn Ginsberg looks at the purpose and potential of the project in this blog and infographic. READ MORE

U.S. Attitudes Surrounding Spay & Neuter

A survey of U.S. respondents finds strong public support for spaying and neutering, with most believing that it should be the guardian's decision rather than a legal requirement. READ MORE

Defining “Euthanasia” For Animals

This paper discusses and provides a clear definition for when the killing of a nonhuman animal should qualify as euthanasia. Though a difficult subject, it's one many animal advocates are [...] READ MORE

Recessions, Economic Euthanasia, And The Pandemic

The 2008 recession gives us some clues on the long-term impact of COVID-19 on animal sheltering: surges in fostering or adoption may subside, leading to relinquishments and "economic euthanasia." READ MORE

Establishing No-Kill Communities

It takes a village to put an end to the killing of healthy companion animals, and it takes a strong leader to bring the village together. READ MORE

An Integrated System To Fight Companion Animal Abandonm...

This paper proposes an integrated system involving caretaker accreditation, breeding oversight, and liability insurance to reduce companion animal abandonment. READ MORE

The Reality Of Norway Rat Management

‘Cat’aloging Common Practices Of Community Cat Care

Counting Cats To Enhance Programs And Bridge Divides

U.S. Attitudes Surrounding Spay & Neuter

Defining “Euthanasia” For Animals

Recessions, Economic Euthanasia, And The Pandemic

Establishing No-Kill Communities

An Integrated System To Fight Companion Animal Abandonm...

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The Reality Of Norway Rat Management

‘Cat’aloging Common Practices Of Community Cat Care

Promising Solutions For Humane Population Management

Counting Cats To Enhance Programs And Bridge Divides

U.S. Attitudes Surrounding Spay & Neuter

Defining “Euthanasia” For Animals

Recessions, Economic Euthanasia, And The Pandemic

Establishing No-Kill Communities

An Integrated System To Fight Companion Animal Abandonm...

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