Why mass killing is ineffective

• The population density that a particular environment can sustain is related to the availability of food
• Killing large numbers of dogs will increase the relative amount of food available to the survivors
• Leads to increased fertility and survival
• Attracts dogs from other areas
• Often inhumane methods
• Indiscrimination
• Risks to pets and humans
• Alienates sections of society
• Ignores some stakeholders
• Encourages inhuman treatment
• Strong link between animal abuse and violence to humans
• Mass killing encourages violence in society