"Cat abandonment" refers to the act of leaving or deserting a cat, typically without providing it with a suitable home, care, or attention. It means abandoning or turning your back on a cat and leaving it to fend for itself. Full definition
Spay / neuter efforts will be unlikely to keep pace with the increase in cat abandonment and reproduction if the legislation were to pass. (abcbirds.org)
I hope to link an educational program with this to help decrease cat abandonment as well. (catrescuersfilm.com)
I am witnessing cat abandonment first hand, what do I do? (catwelfare.org)