Is Feeding Stray Cats Illegal

Feral cats may look cute but it does pose a problem if theyre fed.

Is feeding stray cats illegal. Feeding stray and feral cats. Answered by Rhett Wunsch on Sat Jan 9 2021 1120 PM. I think an ordinance like the one in Ohio does more harm than good DiLuzio said.

It may not seem like a big deal and its something people do across the country but its illegal to feed stray cats or dogs in Garfield Heights. Before deciding whether or not to feed the cat it is important to note that there are differences between stray cats and feral cats. Mr Garner is qualified in California.

We now have dozens of feral cats hanging around the neighborhood. It is the foundation for FWC staff to interact with affected parties and develop science-based humane solutions. They dig through the trash and come into our yard.

They are part of the TNVR program but they do not spayneuter all the cats just a few. If you stop feeding the feral cats they will just go away. In some areas there are laws and ordinances about feeding stray or feral cats if you feed the cat you own it.

As far as I know its not illegal but it sure is harmful. Withoutfeedingthe feral cats they will become hungry unhealthy animals vulnerable to. The FWCs policy on feral cats is to protect native wildlife from predation disease and other impacts presented by feral and free-ranging cats.

These steps promote the cats well-being improve their relationships with neighbors and assist the people who live nearby to understand and co-exist with the cats. This policy does not call for the FWC to kill cats nor does it outlaw the practice of Trap-Neuter-Release. What Happens if You Stop Feeding Feral Cats.