03-30-2009, 03:33 AM
I admit catch and kill sounds like a better idea than trap-neuter-release (TNR).
But, catch and kill is the current policy and it doesn't work. If it did, we
wouldn't have a problem.
Whether TNR would work in Hawaii is as yet unproven, but I think it's worth a try.
Unless there was an extensive culling program, the reproductive abilities of
the feral cats will easily replenish their numbers within months.
A TNR effort would also have to be considerable to have much of an effect.
This is precisely where TNR has an advantage. Cat lovers actively solicit funds
and volunteer their time to help TNR projects.
Even if TNR was less effective than catch-and-kill, it would still have
the advantage of being able to attract more support and funding, and
thereby be able to have a better chance of decreasing the feral cat
population, which is what we all want!
But, catch and kill is the current policy and it doesn't work. If it did, we
wouldn't have a problem.
Whether TNR would work in Hawaii is as yet unproven, but I think it's worth a try.
Unless there was an extensive culling program, the reproductive abilities of
the feral cats will easily replenish their numbers within months.
A TNR effort would also have to be considerable to have much of an effect.
This is precisely where TNR has an advantage. Cat lovers actively solicit funds
and volunteer their time to help TNR projects.
Even if TNR was less effective than catch-and-kill, it would still have
the advantage of being able to attract more support and funding, and
thereby be able to have a better chance of decreasing the feral cat
population, which is what we all want!