Aloha Animal Alliance presented a proposal to Hawaii County Council advocating for a more humane and cost-effective approach to managing the island’s growing cat population.

The group, led by president and co-founder Lauren Foo, has spent years implementing community cat management through sterilization programs, highlighting its success in reducing costs. Foo emphasized the importance of prevention, community collaboration, and education.

“We invested in durable tools, traps, trail cams, microchip scanners, field equipment, and medical supplies for preventive services in the community,” Foo said. “We also built training and play-space education for caretakers, keeping in mind all of the conservation efforts. Tying it all together with software allows us to manage and ensure the best pra

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