Opponents think that they are just obsessed with collecting animals, which is a psychological emptiness. Knowing that they can't provide enough living space for stray dogs and cats, they keep collecting stray dogs and cats at home, which affects the lives of themselves, their families and their neighbors. Some of them still have interpersonal barriers with people around them, and just want to get in touch with dogs and cats. Some people's views on rescue are unscientific and stubborn, so there have also been incidents in which stray dog and cat hoarders broke up with the original cooperative small animal rescue agency. Some people even use stray dogs and cats to make money (for example, the diversity of Shanghai is questioned).
Feeding stray dogs and cats in public areas
Most people who sympathize with stray dogs and cats will not choose to take them home to feed them, but just put them in their own communities or schools and feed them at fixed points. This practice often leads to conflicts with neighboring countries.
For example, the incident of burning dogs in Nanjing is the product of fierce conflict between Chu Yu's sympathy for stray dogs and Zhu Fu's opposition to stray dogs.
Supporters believe that people who oppose stray dogs and cats should understand that feeding stray dogs in public areas should be supported.
Opponents believe that public areas are everyone's territory, and people who sympathize with stray dogs are not qualified to feed stray dogs and cats in public areas without the consent of people around them. Moreover, most sympathizers only want to feed dogs and cats, and are not responsible for the hygiene, estrus and injuries of stray dogs and cats. Feeding dogs and cats is just a show, not a real caring person.
Ways to deal with stray cats
Many caring people in the society are very concerned about stray cats and provide them with help. In many communities, there are good people who provide food for stray cats every once in a while. Maybe it's just leftovers, maybe it's not enough, but it's enough for stray cats to survive. However, because people feed food, it brings another serious problem: more and more stray cats gather together because of fixed-point feeding. The so-called "warmth and lust" is also true for cats. When the problem of eating is solved, instinct begins to stir, which makes stray cats multiply and the number of stray cats increase, which not only forms a vicious circle, but also brings great difficulties to the rescue work of stray cats.
1, arrest. For stray cats who are close to people, you can give them some food, lure them over, and catch them in cages when they get close. If you are a stray cat with high vigilance, you must not forcibly arrest it to avoid accidents. You can contact animal rescue organizations and catch them with special traps.
2. Sterilization. Stray cats often have abnormal behaviors or sounds during estrus, thus disturbing people. Sterilization is an internationally recognized effective method to control the number of stray animals. Some large and medium-sized cities already have pet hospitals that can sterilize stray cats for free. If stray cats need to be sterilized, you can contact animal rescue organizations and apply for a free sterilization quota first.
3. Put it back. After the cat is sterilized, put it back into the familiar environment of the community and feed it at the designated place. Generally, male cats can be released on the same day after surgery, while female cats need several days of care. You can also contact animal rescue organizations to find adoptive families for kittens or cats suitable for family life.
Through the above methods, the quality of life of existing stray cats can be relatively improved, the number of stray cats will gradually decrease, and the social problems caused by stray cats will also gradually decrease. In particular, not everyone can agree with the process of saving cats. We should take into account the impact on the surrounding environment and the normal life of other residents, and try our best not to disturb the people and destroy the community environment. Some things need to be communicated with the neighborhood Committee in advance, such as putting cat nests and trapping cages, and we need to get the permission of the neighborhood Committee first. In addition, we must pay attention to cats that can't give them a stable environment or family. Try not to be particularly close to them, and it is best to feed them at a distance. After all, for those stray cats who still want to live outdoors, keeping them alert to humans will make their lives safer.