Efficacy of Trap-Neuter-Rehome/Release-Manage Programme and Sterilisation Rates of Community Cats in Managing and Controlling Community Cat Population

50 Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Minister for National Development in view of the estimates of 13,000 to 60,000 free-roaming cats, (a) what population figure underpins the planning of the Trap-Neuter-Rehome/Release-Manage (TNRM) Programme; (b) how does current sterilisation rate compares with estimated annual kitten births; (c) when will sterilisation outpace reproduction; and (d) what is the target sterilisation percentage for community cats.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: There are around 13,000 free-roaming cats in publicly accessible areas in Singapore. The National Parks Board targets to achieve a sterilisation rate of at least 70% by end-2030 to manage the population sustainably.