Lately Alley Cat Allies has heard from our supporters and seen more than one news item about people who should know better—elected leaders no less—suggesting that the best way to handle feral cats is to shoot them.

 

In early October, a Rolla, Missouri councilman said it on video and another official in Coon Valley, Wisconsin alluded to “disposing” of feral cats. In Leakey, Texas, the local humane society put out an article asking local people to not "eliminate" outdoor cats with eartips (because the eartip indicates they are a part of the humane society’s TNR program). Their own words imply it’s still ok to "eliminate" cats who DON’T have eartips!

 

Alley Cat Allies knows that our supporters won’t stand for this, but officials and nonprofit groups need to hear it directly from you!