Posted on 05/09/2006 3:27:50 PM PDT by conservative in nyc
CLERMONT, Iowa (AP) -- 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.
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I guess they don't have any illegals to round up so there after stray cats instead.. ;-)
Here is my story.
I fed a stray cat.
Don't let this happen to you.
Wouldn't it be easier to just put a bounty on cats ?
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