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Finland is grappling with a significant animal welfare issue as an estimated 20,000 stray cats, known as “population cats,” wander the streets without a home. These cats are the offspring of unspayed, free-roaming cats, and their uncontrolled breeding has led to large feral colonies across the country.
A “population cat” typically originates from an unspayed cat that roams freely outdoors and begins to reproduce unchecked, resulting in colonies that can grow into the hundreds.
These cats are often neglected and lack legal protection, relying solely on the efforts of volunteer organizations for care and intervention.
Kisu ry, a Finnish cat protection association, has been at the forefront of addressing this crisis by rescuing and rehoming these vulnerable cats. However, the demand for their services far exceeds the re
Source: www.helsinkitimes.fi
