Seribu Islands controls cat population through sterilisation programme

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Food Security, Marine and Agriculture Sub-Department (KPKP) of the Thousand Islands Regency Government is continuing efforts to control the cat population in the area through a sterilisation programme.

“Today, 108 cats on Pari Island, Pari Island Urban Village, South Thousand Islands Subdistrict, underwent sterilisation,” said Sandri Oktama, Acting Head of the Livestock and Animal Health Section of the Thousand Islands KPKP Sub-Department, in Jakarta on Thursday.

According to Sandri, the activity is an effort to humanely control the cat population while also improving animal health in residential areas.

After being sterilised and given health checks, the cats are returned to their original habitat in the neighbourhood in healthier condition.

He noted that of the 108 cats sterilised, 65 were female and 43 were male.

Sandri added that his side collaborated with the animal lovers’ community “Let’s Adopt Indonesia” as a form of synergy between the government and the community in promoting animal welfare while creating a healthy and balanced environment.

“We hope this kind of collaboration can continue across the Thousand Islands,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of Pari Island Urban Village, Yusuf, said the programme benefits both residents and wild animals living side by side in the residential environment.

“This programme also raises public awareness of the importance of maintaining animal health and welfare. We hope activities like this can continue on Pari Island,” said Yusuf.