we actually did it and the city is backing down on that ridiculous feeding law. im honestly so relieved that we dont have to worry about this anymore but lets keep an eye on them to make sure they stick to it.
January 14, 2020
Final supporters
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. —
A new update to the Dogs and Cats at Large law in Plattsburg means leaving bowls of warm milk out for stray cats could make you responsible for any damage those cats may cause -- and a whole lot more. One of the amendments to the law states that "a person who regularly feeds a dog or cat on their property, is presumed to the the owner." This in turn, makes that person responsible for mandated vaccinations and microchipping, discouraging people from feeding stray or feral cats in the hopes of reducing the population in Plattsburg. But not everybody agrees it's a good idea.
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Petition will be sent the Plattsburgh Mayor. Read, Colin. L
518-563-7701
Updates
October 20, 2019
we just hit 1,000 signatures and i am honestly stunned. im so glad so many people agree that feeding these cats shouldnt be a crime.
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 18, 2019
October 16, 2019
i cant believe how many people stepped up to back this. it really shows the city how much everyone cares about these cats and wont stand for this law being in place.
October 3, 2019
we just hit 100 signatures and im honestly amazed people care this much about the cats. thank you for helping me push back against this really unfair law.
Reached 100 supporters
October 3, 2019
435 Comments
This law makes no sense to anyone even remotely compassionate and it should not blanket the entire city rather than target specific issues. How can you actually make a turn your head law to sanction cruelty rather than actually address the issue?
I have spayed/neuter 11 cats since last October and found homes for each of them. Our neighborhood would have a ferrel cat problem if it wasn't for the Focus on Ferrel program. Can you imagine how many kittens 11 cats can produce!
This law is very short-sighted. It addresses the end result of not spraying or neutering cats instead of getting out ahead of the issue. We need to give people incentives to spay and neutered their pets early on. We also need to support local trap and neuter programs.
This new law is inhuman and needs to be stopped! I foster animals because of the fact that they are throw ways! I believe that it should be allowed for anyone to feed a stray cat and dog. Especially now with winter coming. Please let’s get this law revoked!
The stray and feral cats keep the rodent population down in out city. Has he realized this or take it into cosideration? So if I feed birds squirrels ducks/wild life that come to my yard... I'm responsible? This is inhumane and as a resident, tax payer I am appalled...
I am a resident of Garfield, NJ and we have a TNR policy in place. Free spay/neuter is provided by the town. In addition, our county, along with several other nearby counties, offer spay/neuter vouchers or services. Sorry Plattsburgh, but TNR is the only path that actually works for controlling feral cat populations. Feeding and caring for controlled colonies does not exacerbate the problem. Please change your laws. Allow your residents to feed and care for fixed colonies.
This is absolutely terrible!!!
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we actually did it and the city is backing down on that ridiculous feeding law. im honestly so relieved that we dont have to worry about this anymore but lets keep an eye on them to make sure they stick to it.
January 14, 2020
Final supporters
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. —
A new update to the Dogs and Cats at Large law in Plattsburg means leaving bowls of warm milk out for stray cats could make you responsible for any damage those cats may cause -- and a whole lot more. One of the amendments to the law states that "a person who regularly feeds a dog or cat on their property, is presumed to the the owner." This in turn, makes that person responsible for mandated vaccinations and microchipping, discouraging people from feeding stray or feral cats in the hopes of reducing the population in Plattsburg. But not everybody agrees it's a good idea.
Go to MYNBC5.COM for complete video
Petition will be sent the Plattsburgh Mayor. Read, Colin. L
518-563-7701
Updates
October 20, 2019
we just hit 1,000 signatures and i am honestly stunned. im so glad so many people agree that feeding these cats shouldnt be a crime.
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 18, 2019
October 16, 2019
i cant believe how many people stepped up to back this. it really shows the city how much everyone cares about these cats and wont stand for this law being in place.
October 3, 2019
we just hit 100 signatures and im honestly amazed people care this much about the cats. thank you for helping me push back against this really unfair law.
Reached 100 supporters
October 3, 2019
435 Comments
An inhumane law that is unrealistic in implementation and detrimental to the successful efforts of the TNR program that has been in place for many years by largely volunteers working with the local Animal/Feline Cat Rescue organization.
This law makes no sense to anyone even remotely compassionate and it should not blanket the entire city rather than target specific issues. How can you actually make a turn your head law to sanction cruelty rather than actually address the issue?
I have spayed/neuter 11 cats since last October and found homes for each of them. Our neighborhood would have a ferrel cat problem if it wasn't for the Focus on Ferrel program. Can you imagine how many kittens 11 cats can produce!
This law is very short-sighted. It addresses the end result of not spraying or neutering cats instead of getting out ahead of the issue. We need to give people incentives to spay and neutered their pets early on. We also need to support local trap and neuter programs.
This new law is inhuman and needs to be stopped! I foster animals because of the fact that they are throw ways! I believe that it should be allowed for anyone to feed a stray cat and dog. Especially now with winter coming. Please let’s get this law revoked!
The stray and feral cats keep the rodent population down in out city. Has he realized this or take it into cosideration? So if I feed birds squirrels ducks/wild life that come to my yard... I'm responsible? This is inhumane and as a resident, tax payer I am appalled...
I am a resident of Garfield, NJ and we have a TNR policy in place. Free spay/neuter is provided by the town. In addition, our county, along with several other nearby counties, offer spay/neuter vouchers or services. Sorry Plattsburgh, but TNR is the only path that actually works for controlling feral cat populations. Feeding and caring for controlled colonies does not exacerbate the problem. Please change your laws. Allow your residents to feed and care for fixed colonies.
This is absolutely terrible!!!
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An inhumane law that is unrealistic in implementation and detrimental to the successful efforts of the TNR program that has been in place for many years by largely volunteers working with the local Animal/Feline Cat Rescue organization.