How to Slow the Problem Down

Right now, solving the problem completely is near impossible due to a multitude of reasons, including but not limited to financial resources and manpower. But, there are a variety of ways to slow down the the impact of domestic cats on the environment.

Solutions for Scientists

• The most effective solution for removing feral cats from islands is exterminating them

• Sounds cruel, but the cats don't belong on the islands, they are very harmful to the ecosystems

• Takes a lot of manpower

• Time consuming

• Could capture and relocate

• Expensive and inefficient

• have you ever tried to chase a house cat? Now imagine capturing thousands of FERAL cats on large islands.

• Takes a lot of manpower, cats can reproduce very quickly

• Time consuming

• Could spay and neuter

• Again, expensive, and inefficient for the same reasons as before

How Can You Help

• Keep outdoor cats indoors

• they contribute to the problem as well, if allowed to go outside

• Also lowers the chance that your furry friend will contract diseases or parasites, get hit by a car, get lost, or get attacked by other animals or kids

• Spay and neuter your pets

• Most rescue places spay/neuter the cats before allowing you to adopt them

• Actually very humane

• Prevents accidental pregnancies

• Help out with local rescue groups to capture and re-home strays

• Help out with local organizations that capture, spay/neuter, and release feral cats

• Educate others on the problems that outdoor cats and feral cats cause

• Urge them to take the same steps

• Adopt, don't shop

• Most pet stores source their animals from animal mills, and they tend to be expensive and sickly

• Adopting allows for more feral cats to be taken off of the streets

• These won't automatically solve the problem, but it will help mitigate and slow down the destruction

They are cute, cuddly, funny little creatures.... But they also wreak havoc on the ecosystem...