Turning off the kitten tap with education and assistance

11 Apr 2025
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A stray cat desexed, microchipped and registered as part of the program. Image: Australian Pet Welfare Foundation

University of Queensland research has found evidence-based non-lethal cat management strategies save lives, reduce stray populations and ease the emotional toll on staff involved in euthanasia.

Emeritus Professor Jacquie Rand from UQ’s School of Veterinary Science said cats were more likely to be euthanised because they were homeless than to die of any single disease because current management practices in Australia were ineffective.

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