VOICED : In Washington a push to sterilize stray cats

The video discusses efforts to control Washington's feral cat population through a program that traps, sterilizes, and releases cats. Marty King sets up traps, and the Humane Society's program sterilizes around 2000 cats annually. The approach has shifted from euthanizing to releasing sterilized cats, aiming for a natural population decline. Community involvement is crucial, though some activists worry about the cats' survival. Despite challenges, the program has reduced stray cat euthanasia by 50%.

What is the primary goal of the program discussed in the video?

• To control the feral cat population

• To increase the feral cat population

• To relocate feral cats to new homes

• To provide food for feral cats

What is the main surgical procedure performed on female cats at the clinic?

• Vaccinating against diseases

• Clipping their claws

• Microchipping for identification

• Removing the ovaries and uterus

Why do welfare groups prefer releasing sterilized cats back into their environment?

• To avoid the cost of keeping them in shelters

• To increase their chances of survival

• To provide them with a new habitat

• To naturally reduce the population over time

What concern do animal rights activists have about releasing sterilized cats?

• They are not well-equipped for street life

• They might become more aggressive

• They will not find enough food

• They will overpopulate the area

Approximately how many feral cats are estimated to roam the United States?

• Ten million

• Twenty million

• Fifty million

• One hundred million