Reply to Wolf et al.: Why Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Is Not an Ethical Solution for Stray Cat Management

Reply to Wolf et al.: Why Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Is Not an Ethical Solution for Stray Cat Management

We critique the recent article by Wolf et al. (2019) that claims scientific merit for reducing the number of stray cats in Australia through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs, and then we provide an inventory of biological, welfare, and economic reasons why TNR is less successful than adoption and e...

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Main Authors: John L. Read, Chris R. Dickman, Wayne S. J. Boardman, Christopher A. Lepczyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal welfare
cat
euthanasia
infectious disease
shelters
trap-neuter-return
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/9/1525

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