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Domestication
Dogs were first domesticated between 15,000 and 30,000 years ago, although some studies propose that it may have happened even earlier, possibly around 40,000 years ago. Rather than being a single event, this domestication process likely unfolded over a long period and in multiple locations.
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Elaboration:
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Early Evidence:
Some studies indicate that dog domestication could have begun as early as 35,000 years ago during the Upper Paleolithic period.
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Multiple Locations:
It is believed that domestication occurred in various regions of Eurasia, with potential locations including Siberia, China, and Europe.
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Accidental Domestication:
One theory suggests that a symbiotic relationship developed between humans and wolves through shared food scraps, which could have led to wolves becoming less fearful of humans and ultimately domesticated.
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Genetic Evidence:
Genetic research has shown that dogs and wolves share a common ancestor with the gray wolf.
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Archaeological Evidence:
Archaeological findings, including burial sites that contain dogs, support the idea that domestication occurred relatively early in human history.
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Ongoing Debate:
There is ongoing debate among scientists regarding the precise timing and locations of dog domestication, with various studies suggesting different dates and regions based on genetic and archaeological findings. Locations based on genetic and archaeological evidence.
Spay & Neuter
TBD
Vaccinations
Free vaccination programs for stray cats and dogs are essential for public health and animal welfare, especially in areas with high stray populations.
These programs help prevent the spread of diseases like rabies, which can be transmitted to humans and other animals, and contribute to reducing the overall disease burden in both animal and human populations. ​
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Public Health
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​Animal Welfare
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​Disease Control
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​Community Benefits
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​Population Management
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​Cost-Effectiveness
TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return)
TNR is the internationally recognised method of caring for cats in feral colonies, who without regular feeding and medical attention would otherwise face very short and often painful lives.
The cats are trapped, neutered, then returned to the colony as quickly as possible.
Neutering ensures that the colony numbers do not grow exponentially, exceeding the sustainable food available to them locally. It also protects the females from terminal illnesses such as mammary cancer, uterine infection, and diseases like Feline Leukaemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, which are both spread by mating.
Aggression among males is drastically reduced. And the kittens live a lot longer, as they can be fostered and socialized enough to be adopted into a human home . . .
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