There are millions of stray and feral dogs and cats roaming our country. Feral or stray dogs and cats cause a multitude of problems for both landowners and wildlife, that are compounded by their ability to live long lives and produce large litters. Feral, stray or free-roaming dogs and cats quickly compound the problem because they live long lives and produce large litters. A few feral dogs and cats in an area can quickly turn into hundreds.

Free roaming dogs and cats can, and do transmit new diseases to wildlife. Some states and provinces allow citizens to kill stray cats and dogs if they cause damage or threaten human health and safety.