https://abcbirds.org/program/cats-indoors/trap-neuter-release/
The gist of this: “The scientific evidence regarding TNR clearly indicates that TNR programs are not an effective tool to reduce feral cat populations. Rather than slowly disappearing, studies have shown that feral cat colonies persist and may actually increase in size.”
From the article they mentioned that has a nuanced outlook: “While there are potential welfare impairments with indoor restrictions, a number of enrichment strategies have been suggested for counteracting these effects to promote the health, affective states, and performance of natural behaviors of indoor cats. Further research is needed to assess the efficacy of these strategies and to determine whether the welfare of cats is impaired by restriction. To develop effective educational strategies aimed at reducing the impact of uncontrolled outdoor access for cats, further research is necessary to improve our understanding of owner practices and attitudes towards outdoor access for cats.“
Pet owners that are responsible should be enacting enrichment strategies to keep them happy and healthy. Further research is needed to conclude strategies are effective, but I’m not sure the conclusion is no pet cats for all because “cruel”. My anecdotal evidence points to the strategies being effective, at least.
Keep pets inside and everyone gets along :)
Yes, yes to most of what you got goin’ on here :) I’m just compelled to stick up for watermelon lol! nah, it’s a really good source of nutrition and worth highlighting to promote more frequent consumption. Here’s a few bits on why:
Some people may need to choose between foods they can actually have and could use more information to make the healthiest decisions for them or their family. Many of the supporting sources I found state that one could and should eat more servings of these nutrient dense foods (and that many people do not eat enough of the good stuffs like these examples)
Anyway, happy watermelon eating hahaha 😸