"Resolving Stray Cat Conflicts" ... Changwon Agricultural Technology Center Opens Public Feeding Station for Stray Cats

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam held an opening ceremony for the installation of a public feeding station for stray cats within the city hall to set an example for public stray cat feeding stations.

Changwon Agricultural Technology Center Stray Cat Public Feeding Station Opening Ceremony.

Last year, the city installed public feeding stations for stray cats in places such as Samjeongja Park to foster a sense of coexistence with stray cats and to resolve conflicts caused by indiscriminate feeding, thereby presenting a proper direction for coexistence.

On the 14th, to set an example in management, the city directly promoted the installation within the city hall and successfully completed the opening ceremony.

The public feeding stations, managed responsibly by activists and directly overseen by citizens, have been monitored by the city for their management status. As a result, damage to urban garbage bags has been prevented, odors have improved, and conflicts related to the care of stray cats have been effectively resolved.

This year, to expand the number of managed feeding stations, the city is promoting the "Stray Cat Public Feeding Station Project" as a resident-participation budget project in cooperation with the Stray Cat Protection Association.

In particular, the plan is not only to install the stations but also to designate a main manager and a deputy manager to strictly supervise and guide operations, including providing measured and timely feeding and maintaining cleanliness.

Securing care locations through the installation of public feeding stations is also expected to facilitate the smooth progress of the TNR project.

Along with this, the city is conducting the "Stray Cat Neutering Project (TNR)" to resolve the "stray cat care issues" that cause conflicts among residents.

This project contributes to creating an urban ecosystem where humans and animals coexist by maintaining an appropriate population size while minimizing environmental problems caused by noise and territorial disputes.

Kim Jonghaek, Director of the Agricultural Technology Center, said, “We ask for the active participation of those interested in establishing 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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