Fact Five
OUTDATED ANIMAL CONTROL
In many areas, catching and killing outdoor cats is still a core part of animal control policies. This approach is more than 100 years old and is as ineffective as it is cruel. Community cats make their homes near food sources and shelters. Once a colony is removed, another will likely take its place soon after – this is known as the vacuum effect. With your help, we can continue to fight for effective ways to manage cat populations.