IN many neighbourhoods today, we often hear complaints about stray animals – dogs barking at night, cats lingering around food courts, or animals defecating near homes. And almost just as often, the anger turns to those who feed them.
These feeders, rescuers or caretakers are labelled as irresponsible or troublemakers and accused of making the stray problem worse. But what if we paused for a moment to look beyond the surface and ask why they are doing this?
