Sterilization Targets 2,200 Cats in East Jakarta
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
The East Jakarta KPKP Sub-agency is targeting to sterilize 2,200 cats this year. The target is higher compared to last year by 2,000 cats.
We are optimistic
Head of the Sub-agency, Taufik Yulianto is optimistic the target to be achieved this year. The population growth rate of cats, especially feral cats, is still quite high so that sterilization programs are an important step in population control.
166 Male Cats in Johar Baru Sterilized"Last year, we successfully acquired 2,314 cats. We are optimistic that this year's target can be achieved, or even surpassed," he said, Thursday (1/29).
Taufik detailed that this year's total target is 1,700 male cats and 500 female cats. To sterilize male cats, his team is collaborating with various communities and veterinary clinics, such as the Sehati Cat Lovers Community (KPKS), Let's Adopt, and several other partners.
"The sterilization of female cats is carried out in collaboration with the Indonesian Veterinary Association (PDHI). Collaboration with the community and professionals significantly contributes to the acceleration and effectiveness of this sterilization program," he explained.
Meanwhile, Sub-agency's Head Section of Husbandry and Animal Health, Theresia Ellita stated the 2026 sterilization program began with a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) activity at Kramat Jati Main Market on January 28, targeting 200 stray cats.
"Each sterilization activity involves around 30 joint personnel," she stated.
The sterilization process for male cats takes approximately 20-30 minutes per cat after anesthesia. Female cats take longer, approximately 30-40 minutes.
