Changwon Special City Expands Public Feeding Stations for Stray Cats to 50 Locations, First in Gyeongnam

Positive Effects of Resolving Stray Cat Care Issues

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam Province is significantly expanding the number of public feeding stations for stray cats from 3 to 50, the first of its kind in Gyeongnam, to establish a mature culture of coexistence among the increasing number of pets, pet owners, and non-pet owners.

Feeding place for stray cats.

Cats, along with dogs, are animals familiar to people, but incorrect prejudices and indiscriminate feeding of stray cats have led to social conflicts.

In response, last year the city installed public feeding stations for stray cats in places such as Samjeongja Park to resolve conflicts caused by feeding stray cats and to suggest directions for coexistence.

As a result of direct management by citizens and supervision by the city, damage to urban garbage bags was prevented, odors improved, and conflicts related to the care of stray cats were effectively resolved.

This year, to enable installation in more areas, the city is preparing to expand the operation of public feeding stations as a resident-participation budget project in cooperation with the Stray Cat Protection Association. In particular, main and assistant managers will be designated to ensure not only installation but also operation efforts such as providing measured and timely feeding and maintaining cleanliness.

The city is conducting a “Stray Cat Neutering Project (TNR)” to resolve the “stray cat care issues” that cause conflicts among residents. This project aims to maintain an appropriate population while minimizing environmental problems caused by noise and territorial disputes, thereby creating an urban ecosystem where people and animals coexist.

Kim Jonghaek, Director of the Agricultural Technology Center, said, “We ask for the active participation of those interested to establish a culture of coexistence with stray cats,” and added, “We will continue to strive to improve animal welfare for a pet-friendly city where pet owners, non-pet owners, and pets can all be happy.”

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