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Research Library
Evidence challenges ‘conventional wisdom’ linking domestic cats to sea otter deaths
Studies suggest that parasites from wildlife, not from free-roaming domestic cats, are source of disease observed in California sea otters.
Feeding free-roaming cats reduces presumed interest in hunting wildlife
Study published in Conservation Biology concludes that regularly fed cats and dogs are significantly less likely to hunt and kill wildlife.
Public support for community cat management options: Guelph, Ontario
How residents of Guelph, Ontario, view community cats and methods for their management. In 2014–15 survey, 78% expressed support for TNR.
Public support for unowned cats and TNR: Ohio survey results
A 2007 survey of Ohio residents examined attitudes about, and interactions with, free-roaming cats in their neighborhoods.
Sterilization improves the overall health of free-roaming cats in urban study
Research published in Preventive Veterinary Medicine reveals that sterilization has "favorable" effects on free-roaming cat health.
The impact of ethics on community cat control preferences
Commentary published by Frontiers in Veterinary Science explores two ethical theories suggested to explain the increased popularity of TNR.
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