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PROPOSALS<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Discover the concrete measures proposed to address feline overpopulation at its source in Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The Great Walk<\/a><\/div>\n\n
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Acting at the Source<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Five Measures to Prevent Feline Overpopulation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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In Qu\u00e9bec, feline overpopulation is now visible across all regions and affects animals, shelters, and communities alike.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Solutions already exist and have proven effective in many contexts.<\/p>\n

All Together for Our Community Cats<\/strong> highlights five simple and complementary measures to address the problem at its source, prevent abandonment, and support the work of shelters and organizations working on the front lines.<\/p>\n

These proposals are part of a responsible and sustainable approach based on collaboration between citizens, municipalities, and governments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Mandatory Spaying and Neutering of Owned Cats\u2028<\/h4>

Spaying and neutering owned cats is one of the most effective ways to prevent feline overpopulation. A clear framework across Qu\u00e9bec, combined with affordable options, would help address the problem at its source.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\nFree Spaying and Neutering of Stray and Community Cats<\/h4>

Cats living outdoors continue to reproduce unchecked. Providing free spaying and neutering for stray and community cats across Qu\u00e9bec would sustainably reduce births and improve their well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Financial Support for Municipalities<\/h4>

Municipalities play an essential role in managing feline populations. Financial support from the provincial government would help implement effective and sustainable spay-neuter and responsible adoption programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Sign the Petition<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

A Formal and Structured Approach<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

The provincial petition accompanies The Great Walk. Signing the petition supports concrete measures to address feline overpopulation at its source in Qu\u00e9bec and brings this citizen mobilization directly to public decision-makers.<\/p>\n

Petition closing date: April 11, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Public Awareness and Collective Responsibility<\/h4>

Prevention also begins with information. Public awareness campaigns can help people better understand the causes of feline overpopulation and remind everyone of the responsibilities that come with adopting and caring for a companion animal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Mandatory Identification of Cats<\/h4>

Microchip identification makes it possible to quickly trace owners and helps reduce abandonment. Making this measure mandatory would strengthen accountability and make it easier for animals to be returned to their homes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Five cities. One voice.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

The Great Walk for Our Community Cats<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

On April 4, 2026, citizens walked simultaneously in several cities across Qu\u00e9bec to bring visibility to the reality of community cats and to call for concrete measures to reduce feline overpopulation. A citizen mobilization across Qu\u00e9bec.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

MONTR\u00c9AL<\/span>
QU\u00c9BEC CITY<\/span>
SHERBROOKE<\/span>
MONT-LAURIER<\/span>
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The second edition of the Great Walk for Our Community Cats will take place in spring 2027. Stay tuned for updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

See Walk Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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ISSUES<\/a><\/h4>

Understand the scale of feline overpopulation and its consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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PROPOSALS<\/a><\/h4>

Explore the concrete measures proposed to address the problem at its source.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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THE PETITION<\/a><\/h4>

Sign the provincial petition to support the implementation of sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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PARTNERS<\/a><\/h4>

Meet the organizations and citizens already supporting this mobilization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A Citizen Mobilization<\/h2>

Solutions exist.<\/p>\n

What will make the difference is collective action.<\/p>\n

On April 4, citizens walked in several cities across Qu\u00e9bec to make the reality of community cats visible and support lasting solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Participate in the Great Walk<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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ALL TOGETHER FOR OUR COMMUNITY CATS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

A citizen mobilization to raise awareness of the reality of community cats and call for concrete measures to reduce feline overpopulation in Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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GET INVOLVED<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n