Community cat

Cats without a specific owner, with the understanding and cooperation of the local community, and with the recognition and consent of local residents.

A community cat (地域猫, chiiki-neko) in Japan is a cat that does not have a specific owner but is recognized and collectively taken care of by the local residents. Community cat care refers to efforts made by community members to eradicate stray cats through such means as surgical sterilization and finding adoption families.

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Community cat

Cats without a specific owner, with the understanding and cooperation of the local community, and with the recognition and consent of local residents.

A community cat (地域猫, chiiki-neko) in Japan is a cat that does not have a specific owner but is recognized and collectively taken care of by the local residents. Community cat care refers to efforts made by community members to eradicate stray cats through such means as surgical sterilization and finding adoption families.

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A community cat (地域猫, chiiki-neko) in Japan is a cat that does not have a specific owner but is recognized and collectively taken care of by the local residents. Community cat care refers to efforts made by community members to eradicate stray cats through such means as surgical sterilization and finding adoption families. Stray cats that are managed under this care system are called community cats.

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