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Feral Cats

If a dog is found wandering the neighborhood it is picked up by the police and taken away.

If a cat is found wandering the neighborhood nothing is done.

I have the option of trapping it, taking it somewhere, having it neutered and they will bring it back and release it.

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That option is not going to stop the cat feces and spraying on resident’s properties.

That option is not going to stop the dead birds from being found on resident’s properties.

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That option does not inoculate the feral cat and leaves them dangerous to domesticated pets and children.

If the Borough and the County continue to refuse to address the situation, they should allow residents to trap and euthanize feral cats.

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