Attitudes towards urban stray cats and managing their population in India: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT: Life in contemporary cities is often dangerous for stray cats, with strikingly low survival rates. In several countries, trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs have been employed to control urban stray cat populations. Management of stray cats in urban environments is not just about applying scientific solutions, but also identifying approaches that align with local cultural and ethical values. India has an estimated 9.1 million stray cats. TNR presents as a potential method for stray cat management in India, while also improving their welfare. Yet, to date, there has been no academic exploration on Indian residents' attitudes towards stray cats. We conducted a survey in 13 cities in India reaching 763 residents, examining interactions with stray cats, negative and positive attitudes towards th

SUBMITTER: Changrani-Rastogi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10641441 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature