Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs
Tamara Kartal is an experienced professional in the fields of animal welfare and public policy, currently serving on the International Advisory Board for the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs since April 2023. As Senior Manager for SAC Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact at FOUR PAWS since May 2021, Tamara leverages extensive expertise in monitoring and evaluation honed during a six-year tenure at Humane Society International. In various capacities at Humane Society International, including Senior Manager, Research and Development Manager, and Campaigns Coordinator, Tamara developed significant skills in research and program management. Additionally, Tamara contributed to the International Companion Animal Management Coalition as a steering group member and secretary from December 2015 to February 2020. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Animals and Public Policy from Tufts University and a Master of Science in Geology from the University of Hamburg.
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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs
ACC&D is an animal welfare organization and catalyst for collaboration to advance non-surgical contraceptive options for cats and dogs. While we steadfastly support traditional spaying and neutering for reproductive control and certain health and behavioral factors, we also recognize that traditional surgery does not have the capacity to reach all animals. Expanding options for fertility control will have a significant impact on reducing the millions of homeless cats and dogs destroyed in shelters each year; humanely controlling populations of feral cat and dog populations living without human care; and reaching pet dogs and cats who, for various reasons, are not candidates for surgical sterilization. In addition, it will provide options to pet owners to make the right choice for their pet. We work to expedite the successful introduction of methods to non-surgically sterilize dogs and cats through facilitating research; providing scientifically sound and animal welfare-oriented resources to stakeholders in animal welfare, animal health, and public health; and supporting the appropriate distribution and promotion of products suitable for the humane control of cat and dog populations.