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Israel Struggles to Manage Its Feral Cat Population Despite Millions Spent on Sterilization
Israel spends millions annually on sterilizing feral cats but lacks data and coordination to reduce their population effectively. The feral cat population is estimated between 500,000 and 2 million, with no comprehensive census or clear responsibility.
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- 01Israel's feral cat population is estimated between 500,000 and 2 million without a comprehensive census.
- 02Millions are spent yearly on sterilizations, but effectiveness in reducing populations is unknown.
- 03Responsibility is fragmented among ministries, local authorities, vets, and NGOs, causing uncoordinated efforts.
- 04Sterilization campaigns are isolated and insufficient without targeted, repeated actions in defined areas.
- 05A national multi-year policy with clear responsibility, funding, and data systems is needed.
- 06Success should be measured by population stabilization and reduced public and animal welfare burdens, not just surgery counts.
Experts call for a national, multi-year policy with clear roles, steady funding, and focused local actions to stabilize the population and reduce public and animal welfare burdens.
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