Here kitty kitty...

I propose utilizing the stray cat population instead of rabbits (and other small animals normally found in the forest), for science.
Why you ask?
Every one of us can agree that there is an abundance of stray cats on the planet. Check your local newspaper and I'm sure you'll find at least 10 people looking to get rid of kittens, and a slew of 'organizations' looking to find homes for 'abandoned cats'.
Can you honestly say you've ever seen an ad for an 'abandoned rabbit'? I doubt it as they are generally found in forest glens and not defecating under your porch and eating your back yard birds.
Cats have genes similar to rabbits. Although the tests would still have to be changed, it shouldn't be too difficult. Besides, rabbits are nothing like humans, so where did the whole rabbit thing come from anyway? (maybe a story for another day?) Either way, on the gene front, it should be relatively simple and readily approved by the science community.

The kitty lovers out there who will no doubt hate me for writing this, should be happy with the idea. Every year countless cats are put to sleep. They are not adopted. If we took those cats and instead of putting them down, put them to work, it would solve many issues. The costs associated with euthanasia are pretty substantial when you think about how many are getting the needle every year. Then you've got the costs to man and operate the crematories.

I could go on for days with this issue, but I won't. I will leave you with this.
I would love to see the stray cat population in my neighborhood decrease, wouldn't you?