This blog is a summary of the evolution of the terms and definitions for cats in Australia, ie how do we categorise cats largely by their behaviours. These terms (however poorly defined) are critical as they dictate or imply legal obligations – whether you agree with them or not. Our LRC post references: “The Good”: latestContinue reading “Cats: Terms & definitions and why these are important”
Category Archives: Cat Mgmt Approaches
Impacts of cats on wildlife: quotes & references
LRC provides a range of quotes and reference sources to clarify the impacts of cats on wildlife. The majority of these are based on scientific evidence, however some views are also included (and the distinction between the two is made obvious). These quotes and reference sources are provided due to the assumptions and misunderstandings that haveContinue reading “Impacts of cats on wildlife: quotes & references”
Australian draft Threat Abatement Plan for predation by feral cats due Monday 11 Dec 2023 4pm (Canberra time)
Contrary to our federal government proposal, the animal welfare experts define stray cats as domestic semi owned (eg community cats, colony cats etc) and unowned (many being recently abandoned) & that stray cats are NOT feral cats. If this changes it means no more rescuing nor rehoming for stray cats labelled as a PEST animalContinue reading “Australian draft Threat Abatement Plan for predation by feral cats due Monday 11 Dec 2023 4pm (Canberra time)”
APWF Community Cats 2023 Status Report – packed full of information!
Soon to go up on the Australia Pet Welfare Foundation (APWF) webpage, we share the End of Financial Year 2023 Report. If you go to their webpage you may see how easy it is to support their work, and receive these updates via email. Please respect the intellectual property and copywrite. We offer four selectedContinue reading “APWF Community Cats 2023 Status Report – packed full of information!”
SA 14 Rescues: Plan & Petition for Free Desexing
The South Australia (SA) government has a Dog and Cat Management Board. Their “responsibilities include planning for, promoting and providing advice on dog and cat management practices” & “oversees the administration and enforcement of the state’s dog and cat management laws”. At this time in SA, there is a review of the legislation. Championed byContinue reading “SA 14 Rescues: Plan & Petition for Free Desexing”
One Welfare: “a heads up”
For animal rescuers, working with different community groups to improve outcomes for their companion animals can be challenging. But we are not alone, this is a challenge shared around the world. In our view, One Welfare in a nutshell focuses on providing solutions for pets to stay with owners, instead of trying to enforce punitiveContinue reading “One Welfare: “a heads up””
IS MANDATORY DESEXING WORTHWHILE? THE EXPERTS SAY “NO” & WHY
A revisit of the findings that mandatory desexing has not been found to be worthwhile, though we still see it being raised for considered by pollies. Free and subsidised desexing, any desexing is supported and needed to continue to control cat populations.
Mandurah study on Australian Fairy Terns & a cat – shaky science or just lots of questions?
Is “Cat Gets Its Tern: A Case Study of Predation on a Threatened Coastal Seabird” an example of shaky science? We believe there are certainly many valid questions about the findings of the study. This is a brief set of comments and questions in relation to the Mandurah study presented in 2019 related to twoContinue reading “Mandurah study on Australian Fairy Terns & a cat – shaky science or just lots of questions?”
Cats & Wildlife – APWF research vs “bad / poor/ shaky/ junk” science
It appears that to date there has been little research based on scientific evidence of the impact of domestic cats in urban areas on wildlife. Australian Pet Welfare Foundation & Love Rescue Collaborate promote and encourage cat enclosures etc. However, there is not explicit research nor data gathering to indicate the domestic cat impact onContinue reading “Cats & Wildlife – APWF research vs “bad / poor/ shaky/ junk” science”
ROAMING CATS, CAT COLONIES, AND THEIR CARERS NEED TO BE SAFE
Decision makers for cat management approaches need to consider the potential risks to the carers of cats, that is, when harming roaming cats then those who provide ongoing care for the cats are also harmed. We explore relevant research and the recommendations to incorporate in cat management plans and operational (tactical) activities. The following isContinue reading “ROAMING CATS, CAT COLONIES, AND THEIR CARERS NEED TO BE SAFE”
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