The Town of Salina finally agreed to halt the trapping program. I am drained from this fight but incredibly grateful that our cats are safe now. Stay watchful to ensure they keep their word.
April 11, 2012
Final supporters
1. Owners are not notified of any complaints either before or after trapping.
2. Neither owners nor neighbors are notified that trapping is in progress.
3. Owners are not notified that their pet has been taken or where it may be found - it simply disappears.
4. Since cats are considered "property" in this country, the Town is therefore guilty of seizing taxpayer “property” for no reason, with no notification, and without due process.
5. The ACO is unfamiliar with cats or cat behavior. The cat is lured to the trap by bait – as any animal would be – then is deemed “guilty” because it went into the trap.
6. The ACO is unfamiliar with proper trapping procedures.
a. A trap should be monitored and immediately covered once a cat is caught, otherwise it may be injured by thrashing around.
b. A trap should be monitored and immediately removed once a cat is caught, otherwise it may be injured by animals or people.
c. A trap should never be set or left out in plain sight as the cat, once caught may be injured by people or stolen.
d. A trap should be set in such a way and in such a place as to protect the cat from the elements.
7. The Town, by these methods, is exacerbating any feelings of ill-will in the neighborhood; problems should be resolved in an adult manner, utilizing mediation if necessary.
8. The cat is delivered to the CNYSPCA, where it is neither checked for a microchip nor treated for any injuries resulting from the trapping.
9. The owner, who has been deprived of his/her “property” with no reason given has to pay “bail” to retrieve it, if fortunate enough to find the cat at the SPCA, in addition to possible vet bills for injuries sustained.
10. The taxpayers pay $150 for each cat thus taken to the SPCA.
11. The taxpayers may be liable for injuries to owners’ pets.
12. More effective, less expensive methods of controlling populations and responding to complaints have been offered to the Town.
Updates
January 28, 2012
The feedback from local pet owners has been heartbreaking to read while I continue reach out to town officials for answers. I am exhausted by the lack of transparency here but I refuse to let these animals simply vanish without a fight.
Reached 100 supporters
January 28, 2012
6 Comments
Unbelievable. Salina needs to rethink these policies immediately.
STOP STEALING OUR CATS!!!! So disgusting.
Total incompetence. They have better things to do with our tax dollars than harass local pet owners.
This is just cruel. My cat got out once by accident and I would be devastated if some town official snatched her up without even asking around.
My neighbor lost their cat to this and it broke their kids heart. Leave the animals alone.
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The Town of Salina finally agreed to halt the trapping program. I am drained from this fight but incredibly grateful that our cats are safe now. Stay watchful to ensure they keep their word.
April 11, 2012
Final supporters
1. Owners are not notified of any complaints either before or after trapping.
2. Neither owners nor neighbors are notified that trapping is in progress.
3. Owners are not notified that their pet has been taken or where it may be found - it simply disappears.
4. Since cats are considered "property" in this country, the Town is therefore guilty of seizing taxpayer “property” for no reason, with no notification, and without due process.
5. The ACO is unfamiliar with cats or cat behavior. The cat is lured to the trap by bait – as any animal would be – then is deemed “guilty” because it went into the trap.
6. The ACO is unfamiliar with proper trapping procedures.
a. A trap should be monitored and immediately covered once a cat is caught, otherwise it may be injured by thrashing around.
b. A trap should be monitored and immediately removed once a cat is caught, otherwise it may be injured by animals or people.
c. A trap should never be set or left out in plain sight as the cat, once caught may be injured by people or stolen.
d. A trap should be set in such a way and in such a place as to protect the cat from the elements.
7. The Town, by these methods, is exacerbating any feelings of ill-will in the neighborhood; problems should be resolved in an adult manner, utilizing mediation if necessary.
8. The cat is delivered to the CNYSPCA, where it is neither checked for a microchip nor treated for any injuries resulting from the trapping.
9. The owner, who has been deprived of his/her “property” with no reason given has to pay “bail” to retrieve it, if fortunate enough to find the cat at the SPCA, in addition to possible vet bills for injuries sustained.
10. The taxpayers pay $150 for each cat thus taken to the SPCA.
11. The taxpayers may be liable for injuries to owners’ pets.
12. More effective, less expensive methods of controlling populations and responding to complaints have been offered to the Town.
Updates
January 28, 2012
The feedback from local pet owners has been heartbreaking to read while I continue reach out to town officials for answers. I am exhausted by the lack of transparency here but I refuse to let these animals simply vanish without a fight.
Reached 100 supporters
January 28, 2012
6 Comments
How hard is it to knock on a door before setting a trap? Seriously. Do your jobs properly.
Unbelievable. Salina needs to rethink these policies immediately.
STOP STEALING OUR CATS!!!! So disgusting.
Total incompetence. They have better things to do with our tax dollars than harass local pet owners.
This is just cruel. My cat got out once by accident and I would be devastated if some town official snatched her up without even asking around.
My neighbor lost their cat to this and it broke their kids heart. Leave the animals alone.
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How hard is it to knock on a door before setting a trap? Seriously. Do your jobs properly.