Animal rescue groups suspend neutering programs for stray cats
Animal rescue groups organised under the Cyprus Voice for Animals (CVA) said on Monday they would pause all trap-neuter-and-release (TNR) programmes for stray cats until further notice in protest over the lack of security measures. “We need authorisation cards from the agriculture ministry that make clear that we can continue to neuter animals,” the CVA’s Danae Kaza said. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail , Kaza said that following recent rumours about alleged cat kidnappings from
The Cyprus Voice for Animals (CVA) has officially halted its trap-neuter-and-release initiatives for stray cats due to ongoing safety concerns. Volunteers involved in these efforts report facing persistent harassment, verbal abuse, and physical threats while performing their duties. These hostile encounters have intensified following public rumors regarding pet abductions, leading to situations where rescuers are treated as suspects by law enforcement. The organization is now demanding formal authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture to validate their work and ensure their protection. Without official documentation, the group argues they cannot safely continue their weekly sterilization of approximately 100 cats. CVA warns that suspending these efforts will likely result in a surge of uncontrolled breeding across the region. Consequently, the group believes local municipalities will soon face a difficult and unmanageable animal welfare crisis.
The suspension of these programs threatens to trigger a significant spike in the stray cat population, potentially overwhelming local government resources and worsening animal welfare conditions.
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