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Living harmoniously with community animals

How to coexist with the dogs and cats in your neighbourhood

Last updated 5 November 2025
A photograph of a white cat curled up on a sidewalk, looking at the camera

Living harmoniously with community cats

What you can do to live harmoniously with community cats

A photograph of a pack of 3 free-roaming dogs in a field taken from a distance

Living harmoniously with free-roaming dogs

What you can do to live harmoniously with free-roaming dogs

A photograph of a free-roaming dog in the grass by the road

What to do if I find an injured community animal

Steps to take when you find an injured free-roaming dog or community cat