Outdoor Cats: An Introduction

Lynn, William S.; Santiago‐Ávila, Francisco J.; Stewart, Kristin L.

doi:10.1163/15685306-bja10111

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“…Domestic cats (Felis catus) are prevalent companion animals worldwide [1][2][3], playing a pivotal role in human lives as they coexist with humans in diverse settings, including families, animal shelters, and communities [4][5][6]. Each domestic cat occupies a place on a spectrum of behavior and lifestyle, ranging from completely independent-living individuals with minimal or no direct human contact to those residing in homes relying on human care [7].…”

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A Survey of Public Opinion on Community Cats’ General Health and Relationship Quality with Residents in Urban China

Gu,

Zhang,

Peng

et al. 2024

Animals

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The management and coexistence of community cats in urban areas is a growing concern amid global urbanization. Through a survey-based investigation, we examine the residents’ perceptions of the general health of community cats and human-cat relationships in urban China. The data from 5382 participants revealed that approximately 70% of participants perceived community cats as being in good health, and 60% reported harmonious or non-conflict coexistence between residents and these cats. Around 45% of the participants rescued or helped community cats, 38% expressed their intention to adopt, and 18% complained about the issues of community cats to management staff. Linear, logistic, and multilevel-logistic regressions were employed to examine the associations between the types of cities and communities or the participants’ socio-demographics and the perceived well-being of community cats or human-cat relationships. The results show that the cats in fourth-tier cities (e.g., county-level cities) had poorer living conditions than in first-tier cities (e.g., Beijing), while the cats in urban village communities (e.g., villages in the city) were less likely to exhibit good health than in ordinary commercial housing communities. The results also show that socio-demographic variables, such as educational attainment, marital status, and income level, predicted participants’ relationships with community cats. This study is the first of its kind. It provides valuable insights for stakeholders to develop effective policies and interventions on cat management, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies in diverse urban settings and populations.

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