Despite community pressure to solve cat problems, there is
little reliable information about the issues. a
Best practice approaches to urban cat management are still
developing. a
Cats are different from dogs, and must be managed
differently. a
The challenge of MPM is to balance the interests of people
who want to own cats against the interests of those who
dislike cats. a
Contrary to popular opinion, pet cats are not a significant
threat to urban wildlife.a
Some environmentally sensitive areas need protection from
urban cats as part of an overall program to reduce threats to
wildlife in these areas. a
The social life of cats varies depending on the
circumstances in which they find themselves. There are at
least six different types of cats: pet, breeder, stray, barn,
colony, and feral. Each type needs to be managed differently. a