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Page 1: The control of unwanted cats By: Tash and Nickie

The control of unwanted cats

By: Tash and Nickie

Page 2: 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

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Feral cats Born in the wild

Little or no contact with humans

Self sufficent

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Stray cats• Abandoned or lost cat

• Live close by humans

• Feed on human resources

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Domestic cats• Rared from a kitten with human interaction• Pet• Tamed and humble• Generally indoor, human reliant i.e food,

shelter,litter tray

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Pros and cons↓Kill our native birds

↓Faecal contamination

↓Diseases

↑Kill rodents and insects

↑Great companionship

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Cats to go• Gareth Morgan wants to confine all cats

• Make this cat your last cat

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcMMvdFo0Ac

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Trap Neuter Return (TNR)

• SPCA – Right to live

• Controlling cat colonies

• Left ear marked

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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