Management of Feral Domestic Cats in the Urban Environment of Rome (Italy)
Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 (Original item from 1991)
Companion Animals | International Research | Pet Overpopulation
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In the 10 years from 1991-2000, nearly 8,000 feral cats were neutered and reintroduced to their original colonies in Rome. The spay/neuter campaigns brought about a general decrease in cats, but the percentage of cat immigration (due to abandonment and spontaneous arrival) is around 21%. This suggests that spay/neuter efforts without complementary education to prevent abandonment may be a waste of money, time, and energy.
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