The cats are back, Callander.
The municipality’s by-law office has received more complaints about cats “running at large” throughout the town, so once again, municipal staff are reminding folks to keep their kitties on their own property.
Complaints began earlier this year, in late May, about roaming cats. Some may be feral strays, others may be drifting through, perhaps en route to East Ferris. But residents can still ensure their cats are kept off the streets, and the town would like them to do so.
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Keep in mind that Callander’s animal control does not deal with cats, only dogs. In the past five years, the municipality has “has averaged $3,338 per year,” on animal control, noted Callander’s Senior Municipal Director, Ashley Bilodeau. However, one quote the town received from the Humane Society for animal control – cats included – was just over $22,000.
Adding cats to animal control’s list is costly, an expense the municipality cares not to bear. However, you can still lodge a complaint by reaching out to [email protected] or by calling 705-752-1410 ext. 233.
All cats must be licensed with the municipality, staff remind residents, and should wear their tags. Cats are allowed outside but must remain on the owner’s property. They are not permitted to be at large.
David Briggs is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of BayToday, a publication of Village Media. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.
