Year of Publication

2020

College

Martin School of Public Policy and Administration

Date Available

12-8-2022

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Committee Chair

Dr. JS Butler

Executive Summary

Free-roaming cat populations have been linked to public health concerns and negative impacts on animal shelter resources. Trap-neuter-return has gained popularity in the last few decades as a humane and effective approach to decrease the population of community cats and address these concerns. Spay Our Strays advocates for trap-neuter-return practices in Lexington, Kentucky, by providing services to the local community and surrounding counties. Strategic planning techniques and comparative analysis are used to develop recommended strategic actions the organization can use to improve their impact. Findings showed a need to invest in board development, diversify funding sources, focus on community-level targeting, and capitalize on collaboration opportunities.

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