Ivan:
CWS has received email from a muslim caregiver about the stand that MUIS has given on the above issue. She is not agreeable to statements that are publised on the MUIS website about it. She mentioned that some of the statements advocated irresponsible pet keeping and hoped that MUIS works more closely with SPCA and AVA to improve responsibility toward pet cats, including keeping them indoors and keeping them for live. Another non-muslim caregiver has also texted me about this and he has written to the press as well.
Due to the religious/racial sensitivity of the issue, we have asked Salina, our sole muslim committee member to respond to it since she is familiar with the muslim teachings. Our media representative, LiTin is looking into the matter too.
CWS urges all to share with their religous leaders, friends and family about the benefits of TNR and other responsible pet cat keeping issues.
