The Pedreguer City Council, in collaboration with the animal association Els Poets and a network of 136 volunteers, has consolidated its comprehensive management model for feline colonies through the Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) method, surpassing the 171 sterilizations in the last fiscal year according to the campaign data 2025This commitment focuses on animal welfare, public health, and community relations in the municipality.
Pedreguer, a benchmark in animal welfare
The municipality of Pedreguer maintains its leading status in the management of feline colonies through the systematic application of the TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) method. This model is based on the principles of animal welfare, public health, and community coexistence, with institutional coordination between the Pedreguer Town Council and the animal welfare association Els Poets, responsible for colony management, registration, and volunteer coordination, being a cornerstone of the system.
Structured collaboration between the administration and the social fabric has made it possible to implement effective, sustainable actions aligned with current regulations on animal protection.
An effective and sustainable management model
Currently, Pedreguer has 58 feline colonies registered, with an approximate population of 531 copies under sanitary control and technical monitoring. During the last fiscal year, more than 171 sterilization procedures, a figure that, according to campaign data 2025, significantly exceeds the usual standards in municipalities with similar characteristics.
From a technical point of view, the CER method has made it possible to stabilize the population density of the colonies, preventing their uncontrolled growth and significantly reducing the associated impacts, such as neighborhood nuisances, health and hygiene risks and the deterioration of the urban environment.
Results and neighborhood coexistence
In terms of population control, 37 colonies have reached the level of "total control", with the 100% of the sterilized individuals. Furthermore, 2 colonies They present a "stable census", exceeding the 80% sterilization and continuous veterinary supervision. These indicators demonstrate a high degree of management effectiveness and ensure a proper balance between animal protection and public safety.
The work of the Els Poets association has been crucial in the planning, execution, and supervision of the interventions, contributing technical expertise, organizational capacity, and experience in the ethical management of feline colonies. Likewise, the involvement of the volunteers, with 136 people, has been key to ensuring the continuity of the actions and the maintenance of the standards achieved.
The Pedreguer Animal Welfare Department emphasizes that this approach represents a structural shift in urban wildlife management, moving from a scenario of uncontrolled growth to a regulated, efficient, and environmentally friendly system. This model coherently integrates the principles of animal welfare, public health, and community relations, making Pedreguer a benchmark for other municipalities.
In line with these results, the council will continue to strengthen public awareness campaigns, promote shared social responsibility, and increase resources allocated to the ethical management of feline colonies, with the aim of consolidating and improving the progress made. The Pedreguer Town Council thus reaffirms its commitment to responsible and sustainable management, demonstrating that animal protection and public safety are compatible objectives within an appropriate technical and legal framework.
