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To prevent stray cats being euthanized in shelters, Japan enacted a program including TNR and vaccinations for free-roaming cats. This case study explores whether the initiative is achieving its goals. READ MORE
Do Cat Advocates Make Good Citizen Scientists?
To improve the quality of free-roaming cat research, this study evaluates advocates on their ability to identify cats in smartphone photos. READ MORE
Managing Free-Roaming Cats: A Veterinary Perspective
Veterinarians in Spain argue that “trap-neuter-return” programs are the most humane, science-backed methods to reduce and manage free-roaming cat populations. READ MORE
Wild Animal Fertility Control In Europe
Contraceptives may be a humane, cost-effective, and more publicly acceptable alternative to killing wild animals. READ MORE
Public Opinion On Stray Cat Management In China
Social media data from Chinese platform Weibo may help animal advocates promote better stray cat care interventions. READ MORE
Animal Protection Services Need Community Engagement
Animal control officers deal with animals as well as humans on a daily basis. This study explores officers' personal experiences and challenges with community engagement. READ MORE
Feeding Feral Cats May Increase Predation Risk
Feral cat feeding stations can attract a range of predators such as coyotes, which may put cats' lives at further risk. READ MORE
Managing Rat Populations With Birth Control
Rat poisons cause slow and painful deaths. Chemicals that reduce fertility in rats may decrease populations without causing suffering. READ MORE
The Welfare Of Free-Ranging And Unsocialized Cats
Are all free-ranging and unsocialized cats in poor health and consistent pain? This study from Denmark suggests that, fortunately, this may not be the case. READ MORE