Simple Summary Free-roaming cats in New Zealand include companion, stray, and feral
cats, mostly defined based on their relationship with people. As such, the different policy …

Simple Summary Owners may consider many factors when deciding whether to provide an
indoor-only or indoor-outdoor lifestyle for their cats. These include safety, mental and …

Biodiversity within cities is fundamental for human health and well-being, and delivers a
wide range of critical ecosystem services. However, biodiversity is often viewed as an …

Free‐roaming domestic cats pose risks to wildlife, domestic animals, humans, and
importantly, the cats themselves. Behavior change campaigns that seek to minimize these …

Solutions to the cats‐hunting‐wildlife environmental conflict could benefit from social
science approaches. Our Theory of Planned Behavior questionnaire—informed by an …

Simple Summary In Australia, most cats and dogs entering animal shelters and pounds are
classed as strays, typically from low-income areas. Most dogs and an unknown proportion of …

Free-roaming companion cats have a detrimental impact on the environment and are at risk
of harm. Despite these negative impacts, it is the norm in New Zealand (NZ) to allow …

While uncontrolled outdoor access can increase opportunities for cat physical and mental
stimulation, it can also increase risks of injury and illness, and result in predation of wild …

Effective management of non-native species in protected areas is fundamental for
biodiversity conservation on a global level. In recent years, the extent of protected areas has …

Simple Summary Cats coexist in almost all places of human habitation. An English-
language internet search identified 16 different recommendations for responsible ownership …