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Letter to Global Environmental Leaders in Support of TNR Over Eradication

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In reaction to the Polish Academy of Sciences’ recent classification of domestic cats (Felis catus) as an “invasive alien species,” Alley Cat Rescue (ACR) has penned an open letter to environmental leaders of multiple Island and other nations, urging them to reject any policies that promote cat culling and to manage feral cat populations through the nonlethal practice of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). 

Over 160 veterinarians, animal welfare groups, and other cat professionals signed in support of the letter, which has been sent to the heads of the economic departments of Australia, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Galapagos Islands, Haiti, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Mauritius, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and the USA. These countries were selected due to their unique wildlife, which some conservationists believe are threatened by feral cat predation. 
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Alley Cat Rescue President and Founder, Louise Holton, explains the group’s motivation behind the letter, saying “We agree that outdoor cat populations need to be controlled. Nonlethal humane methods exist and we have over 30 years of proof that they work effectively, And what other methods are offered? Snaring, poisoning, shooting, bludgeoning them to death. Is this the way to treat  any animal, let alone the cat, beloved by many all across the world?”

ACR argues, through historical examples and scientific studies, that eradication is less effective and more costly than TNR. The cat advocacy organization also uses historical evidence to reveal common unintended consequences of eradicating cats from an enclosed ecosystem. ACR points to Marion Island as one example, where cats were culled in order to protect sea birds. Cats were killed off over a 19-year-long campaign, resulting in an explosion in the mice population. The mice turned to preying on sea bird chicks, proving the campaign to be an expensive failure.
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  • Community Cats
    • What is a Feral Cat? >
      • Feral vs. Stray Cats
      • Benefits of Feral Cats
    • Trap-Neuter-Return >
      • TNR Statistics
      • TNR Step-by-Step
      • TNR/Community Cat Care Resources
      • Introduce TNR to Your Shelter
      • Solutions to Common Complaints
    • CAT Action Teams: TNR Groups by State
    • Feral Kittens >
      • What to do if you find kittens
      • Orphaned Kittens
      • Fostering Kittens
    • Providing Shelter
    • Health Care
    • Cat Overpopulation
    • Relocation
    • How to Adopt Out Cats
    • Protecting Cats During Winter
    • Protecting Cats During Summer
    • Feral Cats and the Law
    • Cats and Wildlife >
      • Why Eradication Methods Fail
    • Handbook 2023 Ed
  • Cat Health
    • Health Care for Your Cat >
      • Vet Care Financial Assistance
    • Common Cat Health Issues >
      • FeLV and FIV
      • Feline Panleukopenia
      • FIP
      • Rabies
      • Zoonotic Diseases
      • Indoor/Outdoor Cats
    • Cats & Claws
    • Animal Cruelty Against Cats
    • Poisonous Hazards >
      • Poisonous Plants
    • Cats and COVID-19
    • Pet Food Banks
    • Pet Disaster Preparedness
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    • Solutions to Prevent Surrendering your cat >
      • Rehoming
    • Introducing Cats
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    • Lost Cat
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