Rome Fiumicino airport to move 80 stray cats to new shelter

Around 80 stray cats living among the hangars and runways of Rome’s Fiumicino airport are to be transferred to a new shelter in the nearby Parco Leonardo area.

The goal of the cats is to attract birds to the airport and deter them from nesting on the airfield. This is part of a larger effort to reduce the airport’s carbon footprint. By attracting birds, AdR aims to reduce the need for pesticides and bird-scaring measures, which have environmental impacts. The cats are being monitored by AdR staff and volunteers from animal rights associations, who are taking care of their well-being and health. The cats are not being allowed to roam freely, as this could lead to negative impacts on the airport’s operations and safety. The cats are being provided with food, shelter, and medical care, ensuring their health and well-being. The cats are also being monitored for any signs of disease or injury, and any issues are being addressed promptly. The cats are being kept in a controlled environment, with their enclosures and surroundings carefully monitored by AdR staff and volunteers. The use of cats to deter birds from the airport is an innovative and effective solution to reducing the airport’s carbon footprint. By attracting birds to the airport, AdR is reducing the need for pesticides and bird-scaring measures, which have environmental impacts.

The airport has implemented various measures to address the issue, but the problem persists.

*Lack of spaying/neutering*: Many stray cats are not spayed or neutered, leading to an increase in population.

*Poor waste management*: The airport’s waste management system is not effective, leading to an increase in stray cat population.

*Lack of animal control*: The airport does not have a robust animal control system in place, making it difficult to manage the stray cat population.Measures Implemented by the Airport

The airport has implemented several measures to address the issue of stray cats.