These important distinctions would explain why some states have specifically excluded feral cats from their statutory definitions of exotic or wild animals. . Super. (a)The required holding period for a stray cat impounded pursuant to this division shall be six business days, not including the day of impoundment, except as follows: (1) If the public or private shelter has made the cat available for owner redemption on one weekday evening until at least 7 p.m. or one weekend day, the holding period shall be four business days, not including the day of impoundment. Since conditions can vary from one place to another,its good to seek out the specific animal control regulations where you live. Regulation of Cats. Despite the significant, tangible benefits of community cat programs, and the trap-neuter-return (TNR) method of managing unowned free-roaming cats, these programs are sometimes challenged by opponents who raise questions about whether this progressive approach is sound public policy, or is "legal" under state and local law. For the purposes of this division, each member of a litter of kittens, weaned or unweaned, shall be treated as an individual animal. Amended by Stats.2022, c. 549 (A.B.2723), 2, eff. Council voted 6-0 last Wednesday night to pass an ordinance that makes it illegal for anyone . Therefore, a notice requirement like that suggested by the Baker court would have to be drafted carefully to avoid creating a significant burden on potential feral cat caretakers. Giving food to stray cats may seem like a noble gesture at first sight. The contents of My Animals are written for informational purposes. Nongame Mammals. Chapter 1. Q: The cat population in Hart Park appears to be out of control. A county whose population exceeds 100,000 persons in a year subsequent to January 1, 2000, shall be subject to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 31751) commencing on January 1 of the year immediately following the year in which the population of that county exceeds 100,000 persons. 2, 2007) (pdf file - 628.01 KB). 29D05-0605-SC-1055 (Ind. The raw fur of a nongame mammal otherwise lawfully taken pursuant to this code or regulations adopted pursuant to this code shall not be sold. See, e.g. In addition to any required spay or neuter deposit, the public or private shelter, at its discretion, may assess a fee, not to exceed the standard adoption fee, for animals adopted by new owners or released to nonprofit animal rescue or adoption organizations pursuant to this section. The most significant responsibility would be the imposition of strict liability on keepers and caretakers of feral cats in jurisdictions where keepers and caretakers are considered owners. See Restatement (Third) of Torts: Physical and Emotional Harm 22(a) (2005). Determining when a feral cat caretaker may be criminally liable is a complex issue that has not been extensively addressed. (c) Public animal control agencies or shelters, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelters, humane society shelters, and rescue groups may enter into cooperative agreements with each other and with veterinarians in lieu of requiring spaying and neutering deposits to carry out this section. The possibility of criminal penalties could serve as a significant deterrent to potential feral cat caretakers, thereby undercutting the statutes purpose of promoting the welfare of feral animals. Therefore, feral cats do not quite fit within the common understanding of domestic cat ownership. The public or private shelter may enter into cooperative agreements with any animal rescue or adoption organization. Their presence increases hygiene and health problems which are already an issue for society. The court went on to reject two alternative theories of negligence proffered by the plaintiff. (c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2002. (2) A kitten under eight weeks of age that is reasonably believed to be unowned and is impounded in a public or private shelter may, before the euthanasia of that animal, be made immediately available for release to a nonprofit, as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, animal rescue or adoption organization if requested by the organization. That wouldn't really do any good because all of the crossings would be blocked. Alley Cat Allies supports laws mandating that animal pounds and shelters spay or neuter impounded animals prior to releasing them to an adopter. "There is a California law that prohibits the abandonment of animals PC 597s(a): 'Every person who willfully abandons any animal is guilty of a misdemeanor.' The majority of cases that have addressed liability for feral cat owners are unpublished decisions involving local ordinances, highlighting the impossibility of discerning a single set of guidelines for dealing with feral cats. 2005), Exotic Mammal, Ind. In one recent case, a California appellate court recently held that the plaintiffs nuisance claim, which was based on the defendants alleged failure to cease activity that resulted in the attraction of feral and domestic cats to the plaintiffs backyard, survived summary judgment. Winds N at 15 to 25 mph. (Added by Stats.1998, c. 752 (S.B.1785), 15. In that case, the recipient may receive a reimbursement of the sterilization deposit by submitting to the public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group within the sterilization period a signed letter from a veterinarian licensed to practice medicine in this state stating that the animal has died. Legislative findings and declarations. Until then, however, only the courts can provide clearer guidance for keepers and caretakers in common law jurisdictions. Keepers and caretakers provide a valuable service, and the law should not discourage these individuals from caring for animals in need. This subdivision is applicable within any county. Of the judicial opinions written, most of them involve interpretations of feral cat ordinanceslike the one at issue in Baker further complicating the question of what happens when no such law exists. Regulation of Cats. RI ST 4-24-3 . Winds light and variable. Second, the plaintiff argued that the defendant was responsible for the damage caused by the cats because feeding and watering an animal serves as an invitation to stay in the area. The fines shall be paid to the local municipality or public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter. This would expose keepers and caretakers to liability for the actions of feral cats, but it is plausible that a court would limit the liability of those keepers and caretakers to reflect the more limited degree of control that they exercise over the cats. First, the article discusses issues related to ownership of and responsibility for feral cats, analyzing the treatment of ownership and responsibility under both feral cat statutes and common law. Unfortunately, the answers to these questions are unclear and depend heavily on the local law. According to one source, the law in Texas prohibiting cruelty to animals did not specifically protect feral cats until 2007. The cat shall be spayed or neutered within 14 business days of that certification. at 96667. Could they be exposed to criminal liability for abandonment, neglect, or failure to comply with registration or spay/neuter requirements? (c) Local ordinances concerning the adoption or placement procedures of any public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group shall be at least as restrictive as this division. This article addresses three primary legal questions. As discussed below, some individuals may be disinclined to care for feral cats if they believe that doing so may expose them to civil or criminal liability. . What does it mean to own a feral cat? I have been told that notched ears means the felines have been spayed or neutered. 31750. (Formerly 31751, added by Stats.1970, c. 1303, p. 1303, 1. Local laws, on the other hand, vary significantly from town to town, and some of those laws may even go so far as to expose unwitting caretakers to civil or criminal liability. Second, keepers and caretakers do not exercise the level of control over feral cats that owners of wild animals exercise over those animals. If she moves to a new neighborhood, might she be held criminally liable for abandoning the cat she once cared for? (c) Notwithstanding Section 31752, if an apparently feral cat has not been reclaimed by its owner or caretaker within the first three days of the required holding period, animal shelter personnel qualified to verify the temperament of the animal shall verify whether it is feral or tame by using a standardized protocol. Rather, they typically authorize local governments to enact their own ordinances. Upon adoption, sale, giving away, or transfer of ownership, the public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group shall provide information on the transference of ownership, including microchip company information, the microchip number and any other relevant identifiers, and any other information needed for an owner or new owner to register themselves as the microchip's primary contact, as applicable. The court found that the total amount of damage caused by the cats to the plaintiff's property was approximately $2000. (For further discussion of general issues pertaining to feral cats and feral cat colonies, see Anthony B. Lacroix, Feral Cats , Animal Legal & Hist. Amended by Stats.1957, c. 1972, p. 3520, 47; Stats.1971, c. 1470, p. 2908, 22.). The court went on to reject two alternative theories of negligence proffered by the plaintiff. Beginning June 1, 2008: It is prohibited to feed or otherwise care for free-roaming cats or other animals at the RFS. In this section a "keeper" includes any person or organization regularly feeding a feral cat. (c) A public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group may not transfer to a new owner a cat that has not been spayed or neutered, except as provided in subdivision (d). (B) Nothing in this paragraph supersedes or otherwise limits the requirements in Section 31751.3 or Sections 31760 to 31762, inclusive, to ensure that a kitten sold, given away, or transferred to a new owner is or will be spayed or neutered. After registering with the municipality, the feral cat keeper must vaccinate and sterilize the cats in her care. Fiori v. Conway Org. (Added by Stats.1998, c. 747 (A.B.1856), 7, operative Jan. 1, 2000. (3) The deposit shall be temporary, and shall only be retained until the cat is healthy enough to be spayed or neutered, as certified by a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state. Ct. Mar. But my guess is, whatever you do it will just makes things MUCH WORSE with the neighbor. The court further suggested that counties might resolve this problem by modifying their feral cat ordinances to require feral cat caretakers to notify neighbors of the colony's existence, the potential for damage from such a colony, and appropriate preventative measures that could be taken. Id. "The city will continue to monitor the situation and will investigate future funding opportunities.". In addition to providing daily meals and fresh water, these cat caregivers may provide dedicated shelter to protect the cats in inclement weather and provide medical care if the cats become sick or are injured. What do we need to keep in mind? 3.2-6587(A)(2 ). If the animal ends up suffering or passing away due to conditions related to the abandonment, the animal owner could face even more serious charges. Feral cats may approach you when they are extremely hungry, but they will only eat the food you've given them once you've walked away. There is no county law prohibiting the feeding of wild animals. Thus, feral cat caretakers could be subjected to the same fines and citations as other animal owners if they fail to comply with these laws. Many local laws are punitive. It is possible, then, that individuals who care for feral cats in these jurisdictions would not be required to comply with any of the requirements imposed on animal owners, nor would they be liable for any damages caused by the animals behavior. Jan. 1, 2019; Stats.2019, c. 8 (A.B.1565), 1, eff. Among the provisions include possession requirements for non-domestic cats, vaccination and impound procedures for domestic cats, and legislative policy statements about feral cats. Whats more, feeding strays attracts even more cats to the immediate area. at *14. The answer to this question is likely to depend on the degree of control that the individual exercises over the cats. (Added by Stats.2000, c. 567 (A.B.2754), 4. 510 I.L.C.S. "Based on the city's experience in submitting applications for other grade separation projects, an application for a grade separation on any of the streets crossing the railroad in southwest Bakersfield would rank low on the state's list. Likewise, an Ohio appellate court has upheld a local ordinance that made it a criminal offense for, among other things, an owner, keeper or harborer of a cat to allow the cat to run at large. animal statute is a clear illustration of how a caretaker might be exposed to criminal liability for failure to comply with registration and spay/neuter requirements. ), 31753. Similarly, Kentucky has enacted a statute that states, [a]ny person with feral cats on his premises shall make a reasonable effort to capture or vaccinate the cats. KY ST 258.015 . No. ), 31754. Penal Code 42.092 , 60 Baylor L. Rev. In that sense, they are unlikely to pose a serious threat to humans, and any risk that they do pose is likely to be understood by the general public. As discussed above, there are serious policy concerns that would likely preclude the imposition of strict liability on feral cat keepers or caretakers, making it implausible to define feral cats as wild animals. (Added by Stats.1998, c. 752 (S.B.1785), 14. Implementation of a Feral Cat Management Program on a University Campus. Id . Based on these unique risks, the court articulated a limited exception to the general rule that the negligence standard does not apply to injuries caused by domestic animals, holding that the store owner could be liable for failing to maintain safe premises for his customers. at 26. Connecticut allows municipalities to require feral cat keepers to register with the local animal control officer. What's the city's plan on doing about the growing problem at hand? It is certainly plausible, then, that a feral cat caretaker in Virginia could be required to comply with the same requirements imposed on owners of domestic cats. So we talked to Maggie Kalar, a spokeswoman for the Kern County Animal Control Department, who told us: "There is no county ordinance that prohibits the feeding of feral animals. Upon moving into the home, the family noticed that many domestic and feral cats were frequently coming onto their property, and the cats had been defecating and urinating in the plaintiffs yard. Another indicator that courts may be unwilling to independently determine the rights and responsibilities of feral cat caretakers is the Indiana Superior Court's decision in Baker v. Middleton , C.A. Many individuals are feeding the cats in two locations. All cats, friendly or feral/unsocial, brought in for participation in the CCAS Community Cat Program must be in a trap, one cat per trap. Id. See generally Jeremy Masten, Note, Dont Feed the Animals: Quesos Law and How the Texas Legislature Abandoned Stray Animals, a Comment on H.B.2328 and the New Tex. Cloudy. Someone who cares for a feral cat is likely to limit her activity to feeding, watering, and in some cases spaying or neutering the animal. See id. Therefore, the probability of the city receiving funding from the state is very low. Nongame Mammals and Depredators. after obtaining older data from VDACS by filing public record requests under Virginia's sunshine laws, that of the 49,737 dogs and cats PETA received . In fact, only thirteen states and the District of Columbia have any laws that even mention feral cats ( California , Connecticut , Delaware , the District of Columbia , Illinois , Indiana , Kentucky , Maine , Nebraska , New York , Rhode Island , Texas , Vermont ,and Virginia ). Cal. The limited funding that the state has is then appropriated to the top ranking projects. Holding period for impounded cats, 31752.5 . Second, the plaintiff argued that the defendant was responsible for the damage caused by the cats because feeding and watering an animal serves as an invitation to stay in the area. The court noted that the plaintiff could have prevented mostif not allof the damage caused by the feral cats if the plaintiff had simply been notified of the colony's presence in the neighborhood. Nongame Mammals. Although the Baylor Law Review article and the Indiana Superior Court case suggest that a court may not hold caretakers responsible for the behavior of feral cats, the case law on this issue is nearly nonexistent. The court further noted that the county ordinance appears to contemplate and accept the possibility that feral cats, once altered, will be returned to the colonies from which they were captured. "The application includes ranking the existing at-grade crossing on a formula that considers several aspects of the existing crossing. Pickup is the same day beginning at 3:30-4:00p.m. Rather than feeding feral cats, its better to just adopt them directly. Many people, even with the best of intentions, give cats food that isnt suitable for them. A further problem is the relatively limited degree of control exercised by the defendant in Baker . Food & Agric. C. 8217 . Ask The Californian appears on Mondays. We sometimes get stuck at the crossing for what seems like forever, and they do not split the train at 15 minutes to allow traffic through as they are supposed to, and one cannot always turn around in traffic. Credits(Added by Stats.2020, c. 108 (S.B.573), 2, eff. For example, by defining keepers as owners and authorizing municipal permitting requirements for feral cat caretakers, a state like Rhode Island is able to address issues related to feral cats without imposing substantive requirements on the entire state. Licensed cattery; exemption from tag requirement, 31751.7 . We will do our best to find a second home for your pet. This rule would effectively advance two competing policy goals: (1) encouraging people to care for feral cats and (2) holding caretakers more responsible when their actions begin to look more like those of an owner than those of a caretaker. The court held that the defendant did not owe a duty to the plaintiff to prevent the feral cats from causing this damage, and therefore, the defendants failure to prevent the cats from damaging the plaintiffs property did not constitute negligence. Second, the article addresses the question of whether feral cat keepers or caretakers can be held civilly liable for the actions of feral cats. also survives summary adjudication. Thus, the appellate court partially reversed the trial courts grant of summary judgment, holding that the defendants could, in fact, be liable under a nuisance theory for damages arising from actions that caused the presence of [a] large number of cats on Plaintiffs property. See i d. at *1, *56, *1314. This article addresses three primary legal questions. The cat allegedly scratched the paint on the neighbor's truck, but because this kind of property damage was not reasonably foreseeable, the court held that the owner was not liable for any damages that her cat may have caused. Code 14-8-2-87 (2009. Partly cloudy skies. Which brings up another question: Is this rule enforced? H028774, 2007 WL 495897 (Cal. Subject to some limitations, a person typically owns an animal when she has possession over it (for wild animals, ownership is subject to obtaining proper title from the state; for domestic animals, ownership is often subject to the property interest of the animals prior owner). When considering rules for managing stray or feral cats, it's best to keep in mind the following: Encourage residents who feed stray and feral cats to have the cats sterilized and vaccinated. (a)(1) A person who commits any violation of subdivision (b) is subject to a civil penalty of not less than fifty dollars ($50) on a first violation of subdivision (b), and a civil penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) on any second or subsequent violation of subdivision (b). First, how does feeding feral cats negatively impact the community? Repealed by Stats.1985, c. 1290, 2, 31751.3 . She did not provide shelter or veterinary care, and she never relocated or confined the animals. The adopter or purchaser shall obtain written proof of spaying or neutering from the veterinarian performing the operation. On a national level, there are no laws to keep you from giving food to strays. Enforcement 6.1.801 Entry on premises to seize and impound animals. 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