1. The control of unwanted cats By: Tash and Nickie

2. Introduction  About strays and feral cats and domestic cats  Methods of control  Pros and cons  Current N.z issue – Gareth Morgan

3. Feral cats  Born in the wild  Little or no contact with humans  Self sufficent

4. Stray cats Abandoned or lost cat Live close by humans Feed on human resources

5. Domestic cats Rared from a kitten with human interaction Pet Tamed and humble Generally indoor, human reliant i.e food, shelter,litter tray

6. Pros and cons ↓ Kill our native birds ↓ Faecal contamination ↓ Diseases ↑ Kill rodents and insects ↑ Great companionship

7. Cats to go Gareth Morgan wants to confine all cats Make this cat your last cat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcMMvdFo0Ac

8. Trap Neuter Return (TNR) SPCA – Right to live Controlling cat colonies Left ear marked

9. Recomendations Doing the research of your chosen cat before purchase/ adoption to see required medical attention,grooming and feeding requirements to obatint this animal Follow the SPCA medical guidlines on owning a cat, i.e nuetar/spay, vaccination and microchipping/registering Make sure you as the future owner are 100% aware of your responsibitlites and obligations to the animal