Better to solve cat problem with education than punishment - bird advocate (opens original article in a new tab)

A bird advocate supports Ashburton District Council's plan to require cat microchipping, registration, and desexing through an educational approach, aiming to reduce cat populations and protect bird life.

• Ashburton District Council plans to require cats over four months old to be microchipped, registered, and desexed
• Bird advocate supports educational approach over mandatory measures for cat ownership
• SPCA supports desexing to reduce number of cats needing assistance