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A feral cat is one that lives outdoors and avoids human contact. Stray cats also live outdoors but may have at one point been owned and lived inside, and are domesticated. Roaming cats can include owned cats that are loose as well as stray and feral cats.

The current bylaw states that cats must be confined to an owner’s property. We want to hear your expectations of cats and the rules surrounding them in Calgary.

YOUR INPUT

1) What concerns do you have regarding feral, stray and/or roaming cats? Please note which type you are speaking about in your comment(s).


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2) What do you believe is a recommended way to deal with feral (F), stray (S) and/or roaming (R) cats? Please begin your comment(s) with F, S, and/or R so we know which type you are referring to.

23 May, 2020

Anonymous says:

In the city, TNR with community involvement is the only way I can see to reduce the amount of unwanted cats/litters.

21 May, 2020

Anonymous says:

S..capture, spay/ neuter, chip and adopt to a home R.. capture owner education and/or penalties

21 May, 2020

Anonymous says:

F..spay/ neuter, microchip and release with attention paid to numbers in an area or release to a farm/ acreage who wants them S..capture,ne

21 May, 2020

Anonymous says:

F- catch and alter, then release to maintain territory if not deemed adoptable. R- should be completely banned. Owners should be fined

21 May, 2020

Anonymous says:

F - TNR program with employee /volunteers to manage colonies. S- Wk with Rescue org to spay neuter adopt R- Low cost s/n, enforce laws

21 May, 2020

Anonymous says:

Trap and heafty fine for turning back over to owner. So tired of people allowing their cats to roam.

14 May, 2020

Anonymous says:

For all F S and R could be left to stay and help the rodent problem after they are altered and another option is a barn buddy program

14 May, 2020

Anonymous says:

To deal with feral cats - spay/neuter/release programs To deal with stray and roaming - we need better enforcement of current bylaws

12 May, 2020

Anonymous says:

F: Spay/Neuter/Release Stray: Spay/Neuter/Return Roaming: Spay/Neuter/Return

11 May, 2020

Anonymous says:

Trap programs with aim to neuter/spay, treat parasitic diseases, admit to shelter adoptable cats for rehoming.

4 May, 2020

Anonymous says:

I have no comments

2 May, 2020

Anonymous says:

As in #2. Feral cats should be part of a Trap Neuter Return program, spayed and neutered, ID, vaccinated, dewormed & a caregiver if possible

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NEXT STEPS

Your input, along with public feedback and research will be used to revise the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. All input collected online and in-person will be used to develop potential amendments to the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. We will then seek your input on potential amendments in phase 2 Engagement before presenting to the SPC on Community & Protective Services and City Council between January and March 2021.