VOICED : Cyprus volunteers struggle to feed soaring cat population

The video discusses a cat park in Cyprus overwhelmed with 700 cats, mostly abandoned. The park struggles with funding and volunteer shortages, especially in winter. NGOs like CAT Paws work to sterilize stray cats, but government funding cuts have exacerbated the issue. The state previously allocated funds for sterilization but ended the program in 2011. Efforts are underway to reinstate funding, but without government support, the problem may worsen. Sterilization is crucial as a female cat can have up to 10 kittens a year, and NGOs offer discounted operations to encourage participation.

What is the main reason the cat sanctuary in Cyprus is unable to accept more cats?

• Health concerns

• Government restrictions

• Insufficient funding and volunteers

• Lack of space

What action did the government take in 2011 regarding cat sterilization?

• Partnered with NGOs

• Increased funding

• Ended the sterilization program

• Introduced new regulations

Why is sterilization considered crucial in controlling the cat population?

• It is a source of income for vets

• It improves cat health

• It reduces the number of kittens born

• It is required by law

What incentive do vets offer to encourage cat sterilization?

• Free food for cats

• Home visits

• Half-price operations

• Free services

What is the Ministry of Agriculture's plan regarding the sterilization program?

• To focus on dog sterilization instead

• To increase the budget

• To reinstate the pre-2011 program

• To collaborate with international NGOs