Altering one pair of stray cats now will save the cost of handling thousands of their offspring over the next 10 years.

The Gozo Cat Team, advocates the humane treatment of all cats including those who are un-owned and considered to be feral. We support the concept of managed colonies of un-owned/feral cats on public or private property as a viable means to protect these cats and stabilize their populations. The Gozo Cat Team, favours trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs involving trapping, euthanasia of unhealthy/suffering cats, vaccination, sterilization, placement for adoption if possible, ear identification and return to existing locations where ongoing caretaker/management and protection will be provided. In general the transfer of feral cats to new locations is not encouraged by the Gozo Cat Team, however, we recognize that in certain circumstances relocation may be the only satisfactory or safe solution for the cats.

Furthermore, The Gozo Cat Team, encourages programs to provide information and resources for individuals willing to alter and care for small numbers of Court Yard feral cats ("garden & waste ground" colonies) in commercial or residential settings. We support increased community awareness and education, affordable altering and assistance with trapping, taming and adopting when possible. The Gozo Cat Team, acknowledges the valuable service provided to the community by those individuals who care for un-owned/feral cats, who help to reinforce a public attitude of compassion for all cats.

Is The Gozo Cat Team a "no-kill" group?

YES!!! Unless in a small number of cases, where sadly, a cat is found to be suffering from a disease, illness, injury etc. Where it’s quality of life is so impaired, that it is kinder to remove it from it’s suffering.

Animals that are healthy and free of serious behaviour, or health problems are . .

Trapped, Neutered, And Returned.