The document discusses humane dog population management and outlines several key points: 1) Poor management of stray dog populations is a problem in many areas due to a lack of data, inconsistent legislation, and differing opinions. 2) Understanding the scope of the problem, limitations, partners, and dog issues like numbers, origins, and context is important for effective management. 3) Successful management requires assessing dog populations, enacting and enforcing legislation, setting standards, and undertaking responsible pet ownership initiatives to reduce abandonment and increase sterilization. 4) Both catch-and-release and shelter-based approaches have advantages and disadvantages, so a combination may be most effective.

1. Humane dog management: can you save everything?

5. An overview of the problem Poor and not improving Good Improving

6. Trends in stray dogs in 30 European countries 2002-7

11. DATA COLLECTION AND ASSESSMENT How many roaming dogs are there? Where are they coming from? What welfare issues do they face? What problems are they causing? What is currently being done? Who are the stakeholders?

12. How many dogs do you have to neuter?

21. Thank you International Companion Animal Management