City Will Start Fining People For Feeding Stray Cats

[matcom]

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CLERMONT, Iowa --The city isn't going to pussyfoot around when it comes to stray cats. The City Council has decided that anyone who feeds the cuddly creatures are aiding a nuisance.

Mayor Rodney Wagner says police could photograph people who feed stray cats and violators could be sent letters warning them of the consequences and be fined.

Police Chief Arthur Sullivan said people don't understand the problem.

"People find those cats sweet, cuddly and lovable," he said. "It's one of those situations that you're not going to win no matter what you do."

Nonetheless, Sullivan said something needs to be done. The trick will be finding a solution.

"We have people who feed the wild cats and the cats leave something behind," he said. "One guy won't be able to use his hot tub."

http://www.boston.com/news/odd/articles/2006/05/08/iowa_city_fines_people_who_feed_stray_cats?mode=PF

[KitchenWitch]

1. Three words - hot tub cover!

[In_The_Wind]

2. I don't want to be in a city that starves helpless creatures!!!

I will not visit Clermont, Iowa! They can do without my tourist dollar to pay their mayor. :grr:

[jukes]

3. agreed joani!

these are some heartless people. letting the cats starve isn't going to resolve the problem.


how about some education and media-attention on those that *CREATE* the problem; those miserable jerks that turn-out their cat and leave it on the streets?

[Hugin]

4. The article fails to mention what they're feeding the stray cats to.

I read it twice.

[Mutley]

5. I'd feed 'em anyway.

Fine me all you want.