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cats of Dove Myer Robinson Park he Dove-Myer Robinson Park cat colony is a long standing feature of Fred Ambler Lookout. They have been there for as long as anyone can remember. This is a managed colony
meaning that all the cats have been desexed
and there is housing
and a daily supply of food. These cats are all elderly
and within a very few years this colony will vanish naturally. It is disappointing that in its final phase there is the suggestion that they should be moved. The practice of colony maintenance called TNR
Trap
Neuter
Release
as advocated by the Cat Coalition
is a controversial one. The Lonely Miaow Association
which has rescued over 7000 cats and kittens from 1400 colonies since 1990
operates an alternative TAR
Assess
Retain
system. Cats are not returned to a colony situation but instead the majority
59 per cent
are rehomed. We would hope that in this situation any friendly cats are rehomed soon
and the others allowed to live out their lives in peace enjoying one of the best views in Auckland. Peter Dormon Treasurer Lonely Miaow Association Inc. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/aucklander/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503375&objectid=10993916| Link to this photo view: | |
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