| dc.description.abstract | Stray dog and cat overpopulation creates problems throughout the world regarding public
health, animal welfare, and wildlife. There are no common European regulation concerning
stray animal control, hence it is controlled on a national level which results in different
approaches between the countries. Certain countries utilize reproductive control methods such
as surgical (gonadectomy), and non-surgical methods (hormonal methods, immunological
methods, and chemical or physical sclerotization methods). However, other countries attempt
to decrease stray animals through lethal methods including euthanasia drugs, shooting, and
poisoning. In addition to reproductive and lethal methods, effective and enforced legislation as
well as educational courses on pet ownership are mentioned as possible control strategies. | en_US |
