The control of unwanted cats By: Tash and Nickie.
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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
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcMMvdFo0Ac
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