The control of unwanted cats By: Tash and Nickie
Introduction About strays and feral cats and domestic cats Methods of control Pros and cons Current N.z issue – Gareth Morgan
Feral cats Born in the wild Little or no contact with humans Self sufficent
Stray cats Abandoned or lost cat Live close by humans Feed on human resources
Domestic cats Rared from a kitten with human interaction Pet Tamed and humble Generally indoor, human reliant i.e food, shelter,litter tray
Pros and cons ↓ Kill our native birds ↓ Faecal contamination ↓ Diseases ↑ Kill rodents and insects ↑ Great companionship
Cats to go Gareth Morgan wants to confine all cats Make this cat your last cat
Trap Neuter Return (TNR) SPCA – Right to live Controlling cat colonies Left ear marked
Recomendations Doing the research of your chosen cat before purchase/ adoption to see required medical attention,grooming and feeding requirements to obatint this animal Follow the SPCA medical guidlines on owning a cat, i.e nuetar/spay, vaccination and microchipping/registering Make sure you as the future owner are 100% aware of your responsibitlites and obligations to the animal