Yates County Deals With Feral Cats Problem

Sep 23, 2013 6:52 AM

Lucas Day

An increasing number of feral cats is a problem that every community deals with.  In Yates County, the public health department becomes involved when a feral cat bites another pet or a person and a risk of rabies being transmitted then occurs.  Public Health Educator Kathy Swartout says residents often think when a stray cat shows up on their doorstep there's no consequences involved when they feed it.

                                                      

Swartout says according to Public Health Law, those that feed stray cats technically own them.  



If you have any questions on feral cats and public health, contact Yates County Public Health at 315-536-5160 

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