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Our position statements
Our position statements
We believe in compassionate, one-welfare-aligned approaches that are scientific, evidence-based and allow the Australian public, decision makers and welfare organisations to make informed choices and deliver real impact.
We believe in compassionate, one-welfare-aligned approaches that are scientific, evidence-based and allow the Australian public, decision makers and welfare organisations to make informed choices and deliver real impact.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
Definitions
Domestic and Feral Cat Definitions
Cats should be classified by their dependence on humans and living location. See APWF's guidelines on domestic vs feral cats.
Cat curfew
Cat Containment
Compulsory 24/7 cat containment, also known as 24/7 cat curfew, has been introduced in some local government areas in Australia in the belief that this will reduce the numbers of free roaming cats and the associated issues. However, this belief is not supported by the evidence.
Domestic cats
Domestic Cats and Australian Native Wildlife Populations
Research shows domestic cats don't threaten native wildlife populations, unlike feral cats. Learn more about APWF's evidence-based findings.
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