"Update an existing RSPCA International document outlining stray animal control measures"(8).

"no countries could be identified on the basis of their effective control of stray or feral cats"(16).

"Whilst two countries euthanised all animals immediately upon their capture and therefore not giving owners sufficient time to re-claim their animals"(30).

"Stray dogs and cats may experience poor welfare; scavenging for food, competing for limited resources and lack of veterinary care result in malnutrition, injury and disease"(14).

"The present study (Appendix 1) was based on a questionnaire used by the RSPCA (Appendix 2) in 1999. Although modified and with requests for additional information the two remained similar in scope, on core stray issues. This enabled a direct comparison of results between the two surveys conducted seven years apart"(37).

"One country exclusively practiced catch, neuter, release of dogs (Greece). This approach was reported to be problematic because it appeared to result in owners 'dumping' their dogs in areas 'where they knew they would be looked after'"(26).

"The Sampurnanand Medical College in Jodhpur diagnoses an estimated ten human rabies cases annually"

"This figure may well underestimate the true incidence of human rabies in Jodhpur as most people who contract the disease in India do not go to hospital for treatment or formal diagnosis, preferring to die at home since there is no treatment"(2).

"More than 20,000 people die of rabies every year in India, and the majority of victims acquire the disease from the bite of a rabid stray dog"(1).

"The results of this study showed a promising decline in the dog population after implementation of an ABC program. In addition, the observed data indicate that the target 70% vaccination coverage required for the elimination of rabies from this population is achievable"(8).

"its full impact on the dog population is likely still to be realized. The results of this study showed a promising decline in the dog population"(8)

"These programs should be supported by the veterinary community"(13).

"Ultimately, the long-term goal for Canadian society should be to reduce the numbers of unwanted animals in shelters across the country by reducing relinquishment and abandonment of dogs and cats, as well as addressing irresponsible breeding"(15).

"Some provinces have introduced mandatory certification for personnel conducting euthanasia in shelters to ensure knowledge and confidence in the techniques, and ultimately, a peaceful death for shelter animals that must be euthanized"(14).

"They are some of the most vulnerable animals that exist in our communities but despite their significant numbers, they remain largely unseen and unwanted by society. Veterinarians should strive to ensure that this population of disadvantaged animals receives compassionate, humane, and high quality medical care in life and dignity in death"(16).

"Each type of organization may have a different mandate, set of philosophical values, source of funding, and mode of operation, some of which may overlap, making it difficult to know how best to donate time, equipment and supplies, or money for optimal impact"(3).

"Most shelter organizations have common goals of trying to reunite owners with lost pets, rehoming unowned animals, and providing shelter and care for a vulnerable population. Inconsistent philosophies for animal management between facilities may create competition for funding dollars, as well as imposing an undue burden on the community"(4).

"Shelters must euthanize animals or deal with long-term maintenance of unwanted dogs and cats in very confined conditions, contributing to poor quality of life for these animals and limiting intake of new animals"(13).