In Latvia, animal rescuers Karīna Vilsone and Žanna Tama undertake missions to capture street cats for sterilization, which is critical for managing the cat population. Vilsone emphasizes that kittens that reach five months old can breed, and female cats can have litters by seven months, making timely action crucial. They aim to catch unsterilized cats before their population grows uncontrollably. The rescuers utilize specially designed traps, which can be operated remotely from a distance of up to 50 meters. This technology allows the rescuers to trigger the trap at the right moment when the targeted cat enters, minimizing the chance of catching other animals. This method is an effective way to control the population without harming the ecosystem or unintentionally capturing non-target species. Often, the rescuer teams find that many cats in a colony have already been sterilized, requiring the capture of just one or two to reduce future births. If a sterilized cat is caught, it can be released immediately. The process involves calming the captured cat, as they often panic when trapped, highlighting the emotional and humane considerations involved in their work.