Year of Publication
2020
College
Martin School of Public Policy and Administration
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.
Recommended Citation
Adams, Elizabeth, "Performance Evaluation and Community Needs of Spay Our Strays Organization" (2020). MPA/MPP/MPFM Capstone Projects. 403.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/mpampp_etds/403