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Why the Washington DC cat count is money well spent

PoC avatarPosted on July 22, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 22, 2018

You have probably heard about the $1.5 million Washington DC project to count all the cats, namely domestic, feral and strays and those in shelters. On this scale, it’ll be the first of its kind. It’s important because to the … Continue reading →

Posted in cat population size | Tagged America, bird conservation, cat population, cat population control, cat predation, cat study, conservation, feral cats, feral cats and their management, study, Washington DC | Leave a reply

Increased Female Cat Spaying is the Principal Answer to Cat Population Control

PoC avatarPosted on March 1, 2017 by Michael BroadMarch 1, 2017

An RSPCA report states that in order for the domestic cat population to be stable (i.e. neither increasing or decreasing) the domestic cat neutering rate needs to be 92%. This means that 92% of domestic cats need to be neutered … Continue reading →

Posted in neutering | Tagged cat neutering, cat population, cat population control, cat spaying, neutering, spaying cats, uk | 3 Replies

Feral Cat Control: TVHR Better than TNR

PoC avatarPosted on October 6, 2013 by Michael BroadOctober 6, 2013

TVHR is more effective than TNR, a study concludes. This is an interesting study that looks at a modified version of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) to make it more effective. The good thing is that the study takes TNR seriously as a … Continue reading →

Posted in cat aggression, Cat Behavior, cat overpopulation, cat welfare, domestic cat impact on wildlife, Feral Cats, Neutering cats, Scent, scent marking, Stray Cats, territory and home range, Trap Neuter Return | Tagged cat population control, feral cat colony, feral cats, human to cat relationship, TNR, trap neuter return | 11 Replies

I’m shocked! You profess to be a cat lover–rescuer, even?

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadSeptember 28, 2012

by Kat (San Diego) THIS IS WHAT BREEDERS GIVE US. Every 2 days this is the kills in a typical county shelter You profess to be a cat lover–rescuer, even? DON’T BREED OR BUY WHILE MILLIONS–BILLIONS–OF HOMELESS AND SHELTER ANIMALS … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Rescue, Animal Rights, Cat Breeding | Tagged cat breeding, cat population control | 6 Replies

Cat Population Control

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 1, 2012

In the video below and in the words of this short article I discuss one aspect of cat population control that is never mentioned. Untitled from Michael Broad on Vimeo. I am talking about the domestic cat primarily. Yes, feral … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Rescue, Feral Cats, Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat population control, cat shelters | Leave a reply

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