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2020 Welfare of Shelter Cats

The Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA ) advocates for the wellbeing/welfare of shelter-housed cats based on the following Five Freedoms:

  1. Freedom from hunger and thirst
  2. Freedom from pain, illness, and disease
  3. Freedom from discomfort
  4. Freedom from fear and distress
  5. Freedom to perform species-specific behaviors

This Position Statement updates and replaces: 2009 Welfare of Shelter Cats

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