We have several groups that maintain feral cat colonies. Our local humane society provides low cost spay/neuter for the cats. So far this year the humane society has taken in close to 3000 cats/kittens, and our kitten season only runs March-November. My sister is part of the large foster community; it’s the only thing that keeps the shelter afloat.
A report in The Graun, "Japan’s ‘cat island’ falls victim to demographic crisis," discusses the decline of the human population. But what’s more important is its inclusion of the successful recognition of Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) in reducing the population of outdoor-living cats.
We have several groups that maintain feral cat colonies. Our local humane society provides low cost spay/neuter for the cats. So far this year the humane society has taken in close to 3000 cats/kittens, and our kitten season only runs March-November. My sister is part of the large foster community; it’s the only thing that keeps the shelter afloat.
The orginization I trap for micro chips and ear tips all cats we trap. We do everything in our power to make sure they are safe and well cared for.
That's great, Dee Ann! Can you send me more info on your org? ed@edboks.com
A report in The Graun, "Japan’s ‘cat island’ falls victim to demographic crisis," discusses the decline of the human population. But what’s more important is its inclusion of the successful recognition of Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) in reducing the population of outdoor-living cats.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/27/japans-cat-island-falls-victim-to-demographic-crisis?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Very interesting case study indeed!