Periagoge
Scenario

When helping stray animals might cause more harm than good

I feed stray cats in my neighborhood but my neighbor says it makes the overpopulation worse and now I do not know if my kindness is actually cruelty.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Individual acts of animal compassion can have systemic consequences that undermine their ethical value.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Pet Care & Animal Ownership?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.