In partnership with the University of Aveiro, the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF, I.P.) is conducting a study to better understand the general perception of society regarding issues associated with stray animals, such as abandoned animals or those born without an owner.
The Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF, I.P.) and the University of Aveiro, through its Department of Biology and the CESAM – Center for Environmental and Marine Studies, are conducting a survey as part of the work for the National Stray Animals Census 2023 – a project funded by the Permanent Forest Fund (now integrated into the Environmental Fund). The survey focuses on the general perception of society regarding issues associated with stray animals. The initiative is based on a basic concept, that of stray animals, which includes abandoned animals, those born without an owner or guardian, and those with an owner but frequenting public and/or private areas other than those of their owners.
The specific objectives of the survey are twofold:
- To gather information about social perceptions regarding stray dogs and cats;
- To understand which approaches might be more suitable for managing their populations while safeguarding their well-being.
The team of technicians and researchers involved expects that completing the survey may take between 10 to 15 minutes.
Citizens’ participation will be voluntary and confidential, with measures taken to ensure information security. Specifically, anonymity will be maintained in all phases of the study, from data collection in the surveys to analysis and publication of results – all collected data is anonymous.
Considering that each species has its own particularities, two surveys have been prepared: one about stray dogs and another about stray cats.
Survey about stray dogs: https://forms.ua.pt/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=483148&lang=pt
Survey about stray cats: https://forms.ua.pt/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=915359&lang=pt
Each survey should be completed only once. For any questions, contact us via email at bio-animais.errantes@ua.pt.
Text by: Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF, I.P.)