Theres always a need for caring individuals to help out at. Article 1. Any extension shall be in writing. (For further discussion of general issues pertaining to feral cats and feral cat colonies, see Anthony B. Lacroix, Feral Cats , Animal Legal & Hist. Regulation of Cats Generally. The statute explicitly includes feral cats in its definition of companion animal. Va. Code Ann. ; Slater, M.R. However, it's important to look into the local laws where you live, including laws that may apply to your specific community or neighborhood. A county whose population exceeds 100,000 persons in a year subsequent to January 1, 2000, shall be subject to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 31751) commencing on January 1 of the year immediately following the year in which the population of that county exceeds 100,000 persons. [d]oes not become a public nuisance, does not run at large, and [d]oes not defecate on the property of another . This rule would effectively advance two competing policy goals: (1) encouraging people to care for feral cats and (2) holding caretakers more responsible when their actions begin to look more like those of an owner than those of a caretaker. Amended by Stats.2004, c. 253 (S.B.1301), 9. These cats damaged the plaintiffs home, destroying insulation, a vapor barrier, and duct work. Special Provisions Applicable to Counties with a Population of Less Than 100,000 Persons. This includes anyone that is abandoning animals at any location in the county. However, at least two sources, the Baylor Law Review article and Baker ,indicate that courts and juries may be unwilling to afford protection to feral cats or assign responsibilities to their caretakers when those rights and responsibilities have not been explicitly outlined by a statute or local ordinance. By identifying particular, positive programssuch as TNR programsand explicitly exempting participants from the definition of owner, Illinois attempts to ensure that (1) fear of potential liability does not create a disincentive to participate in such a program, and (2) other individuals who might qualify as caretakers or keepers are held responsible for the actions. The court went on to reject two alternative theories of negligence proffered by the plaintiff. Spayed or neutered cats; reduction in fee. Zaunbrecher, K.I. ), 31751.6. They do not address specific issues related to liability, but rather (1) help to resolve the problem of classifying feral cats and (2) enable local governments to enact their own solutions. Other laws with the potential to impact Although feral cats do not necessarily fit within the common understanding of domestic animal ownership either, the ordinary liability imposed on domestic animal owners does not present the significant policy problems raised by strict liability. Birds and Mammals. Nongame Mammals and Depredators. (a)(1) If a recipient fails to comply with the spaying or neutering agreement within 30 business days after the agreement is signed, the recipient shall forfeit the sterilization deposit and is subject to a fine pursuant to Section 31763. An estimated 10-12% of the American public feed community cats. Drop off is between 9-9:30am Tuesday-Friday only. Therefore, a notice requirement like that suggested by the Baker court would have to be drafted carefully to avoid creating a significant burden on potential feral cat caretakers. The same level penalty can apply, or the penalties may increase upon a second or third violation. (3) Submits to a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group false information regarding sterilization fees or fee schedules. Amended by Stats.2000, c. 57 (A.B.1786), 2, operative July 1, 2001; Stats.2000, c. 567 (A.B.2754), 7.5, operative July 1, 2002.). At least one other state, however, has taken a different approach. See id. Second, the article addresses the question of whether feral cat keepers or caretakers can be held civilly liable for the actions of feral cats. Ask The Californian: Is it illegal to feed feral cats? Id. Theres no federal law that prohibits feeding stray cats or any other type of animal. I.e., if someone abuses a colony of cats, each cat harmed counts as a separate offense. Thus, feral cat caretakers could be subjected to the same fines and citations as other animal owners if they fail to comply with these laws. 6.1.703 Removal of animal from City. The limited funding that the state has is then appropriated to the top ranking projects. See David Favre & Murray Loring, Animal Law 7 (1983); see also Eyrich v. Earl , 495 A.2d 1375, 1377 (N.J.Super. Third, the article discusses the ways in which feral cat keepers or caretakers may be exposed to criminal liability for abandonment, neglect, or failure to comply with state or local animal ownership requirements. What's the city's plan on doing about the growing problem at hand? Jan. 1, 2023.). The court further suggested that counties might resolve this problem by modifying their feral cat ordinances to require feral cat caretakers to notify neighbors of the colony's existence, the potential for damage from such a colony, and appropriate preventative measures that could be taken. Id. Hughes, K.L. Feeding strays isnt just an issue about the health and comfort of the citizens of a community. In the vast majority of jurisdictions, however, courts will have no guidance other than common law. 3.2-6524(B) . The court did not, however, address the question of whether a feral cat caretaker could be held criminally liable under the ordinancea distinct possibility, given the ordinances broad definition of ownership. Implementation of a Feral Cat Management Program on a University Campus. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. According to one source, the law in Texas prohibiting cruelty to animals did not specifically protect feral cats until 2007. ), 31751.7. She did not provide shelter or veterinary care, and she never relocated or confined the animals. Thus, the most rational way to determine ownership of feral cats is to use a modified version of the legal regime for owners of domestic animals, in which courts look at the extent to which a particular keeper or caretaker has exercised control over a feral cat and then imposes limited liability in a way that reflects that level of ownership. Further, the statute provides that any refusal to permit any animal control officer to impound such cat shall be deemed evidence of ownership . Mammals. Low 34F. The court held that the defendant did not owe a duty to the plaintiff to prevent the feral cats from causing this damage, and therefore, the defendants failure to prevent the cats from damaging the plaintiffs property did not constitute negligence. Local ordinances; animal placement procedures, 31764.5. Notice to animal control services agency of performances to be conducted Could they be exposed to criminal liability for abandonment, neglect, or failure to comply with registration or spay/neuter requirements? Jan. 1, 2018. (a) No person shall feed or in any manner provide food for one or more non-domesticated mammalian predators. Id. Whenever a county, or a city that is within a county to which this chapter applies, requires cat license tags, the tag shall be issued for one-half or less of the fee required for a cat, if a certificate is presented from a licensed veterinarian that the cat has been spayed or neutered. H028774, 2007 WL 495897 (Cal. We can help put people in touch with resources if they are looking to have their pet spayed or neutered and we urge the public to contact us at animalcontrol@co.kern.ca.us for more information or call Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 321-3000.". (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), this section does not require a cat to be microchipped if the agency, shelter, or group receives a signed form from the owner reclaiming the cat or new owner receiving the cat that states that the cost of microchipping would impose an economic hardship for the owner or new owner. Feral cats stir debate on feeding in public places, bird safety As long as there are uncaring people, there will be feral cats We're not big cat fans in California Calls to Haven. (b)(1) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), this section does not require a cat to be microchipped if a licensed veterinarian certifies in writing that the cat is medically unfit for the microchipping procedure because the cat has a physical condition that would be substantially aggravated by the procedure. Jan. 1, 2016; Stats.2019, c. 216 (A.B.273), 12, eff. Nongame Mammals. The result of this approach is that the law of feral cats can, and often does, vary drastically within the same state. Consequently, feral cats do not fall under any authority or jurisdiction within our public institutions. Maines animal welfare law is structured in much the same way, although it requires an individual to feed an animal for ten consecutive days before she becomes a keeper and, by extension, an owner. . The city of Gilbert passed an ordinance in 2018 banning residents from feeding feral cats. (5) It is cruel to keep feral cats caged for long periods of time; however, it is not always easy to distinguish a feral cat from a frightened tame cat. Similarly, some states classify feral cat caretakers as owners and further require owners to spay and neuter their pets or immunize them against rabies. (Added by Stats.1998, c. 752 (S.B.1785), 15. Amended by Stats.2019, c. 7 (A.B.1553), 9, eff. Unfortunately, the answers to these questions are unclear and depend heavily on the local law. As a result, many criminal defendants who were arrested on animal cruelty charges were acquitted because their alleged crimes had been committed against feral animals. To understand the varying approaches taken by each state, it is instructive to look at those states that authorize local governments to enact ordinances regulating feral cat ownership. Why is feeding stray cats a bad idea? Amended by Stats.1957, c. 1972, p. 3520, 47; Stats.1971, c. 1470, p. 2908, 22.). Restatement (Third) of Torts: Physical and Emotional Harm. I suspect that people have been abandoning strays knowing that they would be fed. This article addresses three primary legal questions. First, how does feeding feral cats negatively impact the community? Under this system, a person who feeds feral cats outside of her office building every morning might not be subjected to liability at all, whereas a person who provides shelter, food, water, and veterinary services for a group of feral cats would be more likely to be liable for the actions of those animals. Nongame mammal defined; possession and taking; trapping for recreation or commerce; sale of raw fur. In that sense, they are unlikely to pose a serious threat to humans, and any risk that they do pose is likely to be understood by the general public. (Formerly 31751, added by Stats.1970, c. 1303, p. 1303, 1. . In 2007, the Texas legislature amended its animal protection statute to include feral cats and dogs in the statutes definition of animal. This amendment was passed in response to several instances in which juries acquitted defendants who were accused of cruelty to feral animals because feral animals were not explicitly protected by the states animal cruelty statute. Birds and Mammals. The answer to this question is likely to depend on the degree of control that the individual exercises over the cats. and 3) feeding bans Excludes community cat sponsors and caretakers from definition of "custody" as defined in Sec. False information regarding spaying or neutering; civil penalties; use of funds from penalties, 31764. "However, if we receive a complaint and it's within a city park, we will either address it or refer it to the department (code enforcement) that would.". 22-339d . Chapter 1. "Based on the city's experience in submitting applications for other grade separation projects, an application for a grade separation on any of the streets crossing the railroad in southwest Bakersfield would rank low on the state's list. . If the animal ends up suffering or passing away due to conditions related to the abandonment, the animal owner could face even more serious charges. at 45; see also McElroy v. Carter , No. Fish & G. Code 4150 - 4151, CA FOOD & AG 31750 - 31766; CA FISH & G 4150 - 4151. "If a temporary or permanent home cannot be found, owners can always bring their pet to any of the Kern County Animal Control shelters in Bakersfield, Mojave and Lake Isabella. Community cat spay/neuter surgeries are performed Tuesday-Friday by appointment. (c)(1) An agency, shelter, or group that violates this section on or after January 1, 2022, is subject to a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100). The public or private shelter may enter into cooperative agreements with animal rescue or adoption organizations regarding rabbits that are equivalent to those cooperative agreements authorized in Section 31108 regarding dogs and Section 31752 regarding cats. Detailed Discussion of Feral Cat Legal Issues. 2, 2007) (pdf file - 628.01 KB). Cal. All cats, friendly or feral/unsocial, brought in for participation in the CCAS Community Cat Program must be in a trap, one cat per trap. Simultaneously, this system would allow the casual good Samaritan to feed a feral cat without fear of liability. Second, keepers and caretakers do not exercise the level of control over feral cats that owners of wild animals exercise over those animals. Jan. 1, 2020.). 6.1.802 Authority to arrest and to issue notices to appear. (c) If a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state certifies that a cat is too sick or injured to be spayed or neutered, or that it would otherwise be detrimental to the health of the cat to be spayed or neutered, the adopter or purchaser shall pay the public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group a deposit of not less than forty dollars ($40), and not more than seventy-five dollars ($75). (c) Notwithstanding Section 31752, if an apparently feral cat has not been reclaimed by its owner or caretaker within the first three days of the required holding period, animal shelter personnel qualified to verify the temperament of the animal shall verify whether it is feral or tame by using a standardized protocol. at 10. (d) This section applies to each county and cities within each county, regardless of population. Sept. 29, 2006) . Upon adoption, sale, giving away, or transfer of ownership, the public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group shall provide information on the transference of ownership, including microchip company information, the microchip number and any other relevant identifiers, and any other information needed for an owner or new owner to register themselves as the microchip's primary contact, as applicable. TNR/Community Cat Care Financial Resources, How Rescuers Can Effectively Adopt Out Cats, Debunking the Myths and Misinformation: Cat Predation, Solutions to Prevent Surrendering your cat, Press Release on African Wildcat Campaign, Differences between AWCs and domestic cats, click here to see why feeding bans do not work, http://cfa.org/Portals/0/documents/legislative/cat-leash-laws.pdf, https://idfg.idaho.gov/question/it-legal-kill-feral-cats, http://www.accord3.com/docs/TNR%20Law%20Kortis.pdf, http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/pets/feral-cats/nirenburg_hsus_cat_outdoors.pdf. Illinois explicitly exempts feral cat caretakers from its definition of animal ownership, as long as the caretaker is participating in an authorized trap-neuter-release program (TNR program). at 26. Code 31750 - 31766; West's Ann. We will do our best to find a second home for your pet. 5/2.16 . Nonspayed or unneutered cats; fines, 31752 . This site is not a law firm and cannot offer legal advice. Similarly, Delaware defines a keeper of a stray cat as any person who has possession of or control over the animal and has fed the cat for three or more consecutive days. See id. required by law. Since feral catslack rigorous controls by a veterinarian, they can carry a variety of illnessesNot to mention that they produce unpleasant smells and messes as well as bothersome noises. In addition to any required spay or neuter deposit, the animal shelter, at its discretion, may assess a fee, not to exceed the standard adoption fee, for the animal released. If an animal has never been owned or directly cared for by any human, then it may be classified as wild even if it is a member of a domesticated species. Regulation of Cats. Holding period; owner redemption. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group shall sell or give away any cat that has not been spayed or neutered. (d) This section does not apply to a cat that is temporarily housed under an emergency evacuation order. For example, an Indiana trial court recently found that a woman who fed feral cats and participated in a TNR program was not liable for negligently allowing the cats to damage the plaintiffs property. 76-9-301 . Penal Code 42.092 , 60 Baylor L. Rev. Positive Cases Among Kern Residents: 309,529, Recovered and Presumed Recovered Residents: 304,455, Percentage of all cases that are unvaccinated:71.13, Percentage of all hospitalizations that are unvaccinated:83.13, Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department. Further, cases like Kyles are limited in their usefulness since they do not present a single, bright-line legal rule for determining ownership of feral cats. 2, 2007) (pdf file - 628.01 KB). Part 3. (2) For the purposes of this section, a "rescue group" is a for-profit or not-for-profit entity, or a collaboration of individuals with at least one of its purposes being the sale or placement of cats that have been removed from a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane shelter or that have been previously owned by any person other than the original breeder of that cat. The fines shall be paid to the local municipality or public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter. Pickup is the same day beginning at 3:30-4:00p.m. (e) Public animal control agencies or shelters, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelters, humane society shelters, and rescue groups may enter into cooperative agreements with each other and with veterinarians in lieu of requiring spaying and neutering deposits to carry out this section. Relying on testimony from the director of Indy Feral, a local organization that works with feral cat colonies, the court found that feral cats will stay with their colonies in a specific location regardless of whether they are fed and watered. (c) All spaying or neutering deposits forfeited or unclaimed under this section shall be retained by the public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group and shall be used by the public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group only for the following purposes: (1) A program to spay or neuter dogs and cats. On the other hand, in cases like McElroy where the owner had no reason to foresee any damage or injury that her cat might cause, a court may be unlikely to find that such a duty exists. The problem, however, is that people do not generally possess a feral cat in the same way that they would possess a dairy cow, a housecat, or a parrot. This article addresses three primary legal questions. Laws regarding the impoundment of dogs and cats are consistent in most states. Will she attempt to prevent the cat from trespassing on her neighbors property or bringing other cats to the neighborhood? An animal is feral if it [e]xist[s] in a wild or untamed state, either naturally or having returned to such a state from domestication. The American Heritage Science Dictionary (Houghton Mifflin 2002). Second, the plaintiff argued that the defendant was responsible for the damage caused by the cats because feeding and watering an animal serves as an invitation to stay in the area. That way, youll know just what the limits are when its time to act. At common law, the answer to this question is unclear. In states that have not addressed feral cats in their laws, to what extent can a caretaker be liable for tort damages caused by feral cats? The public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group shall not be registered with a microchip registry company as the primary owner of the cat. First, feral cats are members of the same species as domestic cats. The problem is the train crossings, the only place you can cross when a train is blocking the tracks is Highway 99. Therefore, feral cats do not quite fit within the common understanding of domestic cat ownership. Legislative findings and declarations. Jan. 1, 2020.). Part of the difficulty in determining the default state of the law in the absence of a feral cat statute or ordinance arises from the fact that there are very few court decisions addressing issues related to feral cats. In Kyles , the plaintiffs were members of a family residing in a home located next to an apartment complex. (2) Receives from the recipient a sterilization deposit of not less than forty dollars ($40) and not more than seventy-five dollars ($75), the terms of which are part of the written agreement executed by the recipient under this section. Many local laws are punitive. (Added by Stats.2019, c. 205 (S.B.245), 4, eff. Even in jurisdictions that have statutes or ordinances pertaining to feral cats, it is difficult to know how those laws will be interpreted by a court. "To increase the chances of finding a successful placement for your pet, we ask pet owners to bring in their current medical records and provide as much background information as possible so we can use the information to speak with potential adopters. They can't replace the diagnosis, advice, or treatment from a professional. Ct. Mar. Giving food to stray cats may seem like a noble gesture at first sight. Thank you for reading! (d) A public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group may transfer to a new owner a cat that has not been spayed or neutered only if the public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group does both of the following: (1) Requires a written agreement, executed by the recipient, acknowledging the cat is not spayed or neutered and the recipient agrees in writing to be responsible for ensuring the cat will be spayed or neutered within 30 business days after the agreement is signed. Even in common law jurisdictions, the scarcity of published judicial opinions makes it difficult to determine what a judge will decide in a particular case. Feb. 16, 2007) . Control agencies, shelters, or rescue groups; spaying or neutering requirements, 31751.4. A further problem is the relatively limited degree of control exercised by the defendant in Baker . Finally, the court dismissed the plaintiff's trespass claim for lack of evidence. The policy rationale supporting strict liability is that a wild animal is so inherently dangerous that the burden should be on the owner, who made a conscious decision to possess the animal, to control the animal at all times. Jan. 1, 2021. In addition to any required spay or neuter deposit, the public or private shelter, at its discretion, may assess a fee, not to exceed the standard adoption fee, for animals adopted by new owners or released to nonprofit animal rescue or adoption organizations pursuant to this section. Also, if feeding wild animals is prohibited and the law doesn't clearly define feral cats as domestic animals, it should be addressed. (3) An agency, shelter, or group may require proof that the cat is microchipped pursuant to paragraph (1) before releasing, adopting out, selling, or giving away the cat. The public or private shelter may enter into cooperative agreements with any animal rescue or adoption organization. My Animals A blog on tips, care and everything related to the world of animals. 2012 2023 . Will the kindhearted bystander wonder whether feeding the cat will cause her to become the cats legal owner? Nongame mammal defined; possession and taking; trapping for recreation or commerce; sale of raw fur. When to Separate a Kitten from Its Mother, Invasive Rats and Their Influence on Reef Fish, The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox, the World's Largest Pollinator, One way to help cats or any other stray animals is to. There's no federal law that prohibits feeding stray cats or any other type of animal. Repealed by Stats.1999, c. 81 (A.B.1482), 1, operative July 1, 2000. These important distinctions would explain why some states have specifically excluded feral cats from their statutory definitions of exotic or wild animals. 964 (Fall 2008) . At least one other state, however, has taken a different approach. A statute conferring certain rights and responsibilities was not enough; the court would not find the existence of a general duty unless such a duty was explicitly defined by the law. There is also a colony at the 24th Street/Kern River bridge. Enforcement 6.1.801 Entry on premises to seize and impound animals. The court noted that the plaintiff could have prevented mostif not allof the damage caused by the feral cats if the plaintiff had simply been notified of the colony's presence in the neighborhood. I have been told that notched ears means the felines have been spayed or neutered. Credits(Added by Stats.1971, c. 1470, p. 2907, 21. 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