Why Cats Are Still Shot - Thousands of Animals Affected

TL;DR AI-generated German hunters may continue to shoot cats under specific conditions if they are deemed "poaching" and are far from residential areas. Lower Saxony increased the minimum distance from residential buildings from 300 to 350 meters and prohibited the killing of cats caught in traps. Animal welfare advocates criticize the regulation as "senseless pet killing," while hunting associations point to the threat to biodiversity posed by feral cats.