BornHere,
Why don’t you give us people who have the cat problem you address, so next time we trap one we can drop it off on your doorstep.

Mr. Osbourne and Powhatan Resident—-I can faintly hear the sound of your dragging knuckles…Civilized people (keyword—CIVILIZED) don’t club cats or hunt cats..They are not merely an animal, they are (or are supposed to be) companion pets.  It is the fault of irresponsible owners that we have such a feral cat population—-people not spaying/neutering their cats, allowing them to run amuck, and throwing them out when they’re no longer cute or they’re inconvenient. 

There is an organization called Alley Cat Allies that you can contact to help you with this problem.  One technique for dealing with the feral cat population is TNR—trap, neuter, and release.  The cats are vaccinated then neutered and replaced back in their environment, where they will live out their normal lives, but not reproducing.  Eventually the feral colony dies out.  Think twice before you call Animal Control—in ANY locale—because that’s a death sentence for cats, especially ferals..

And…what you might consider a feral might well be someone’s housecat..Granted they should not allow housecats to run free—they are a hazard to birds and wildlife, unquestionably.  There is no excuse for not taking responsibility for your pet—-whether it be a cat, dog, whatever..

T. Taylor—you’re right on target—it’s not the pet’s fault—it’s the owners. 

Lives Next to the CrazyCatLady—what gives you the right to judge someone??  Maybe this woman is providing an appropriate TNR program for these cats?  Maybe she has the conviction and the commitment to care for these cats??  Maybe not, but why don’t you be part of the solution—-not part of the problem—and find out what you can do to help, instead of whining?? And I have to say, if I catch you dumping off or drowning cats,  the least of your worries is going to be the cats stealing your kids’ chips..It’s people like you who continue the problems.  And I seriously doubt you have to clean off cat dung off your immaculately clean driveways..Cats don’t just deposit their waste like dogs—-they cover it up..You might want to look at neighborhood dogs for that one..

For those of you who think it’s OK to kill an innocent animal just because it’s dared to cross your path or darken your doorway, there is help..Richmond has loads of licensed mental health practitioners to address your anti-social and sociopathic behaviors..

That’s utterly ridiculous…How could CAT damage your property ? I let my cat outside when it isn’t snowing it’s yang off, so he can go outside and play. That’s why we moved out the country, to enjoy it. He keeps the rats, mice, snakes, bugs and all the other crap that lives in the country that might affect my house at bay—unlike the dogs who roam at will ad infinitum. I like dogs, but not when they threaten me on the way out to my car in the morning…

...And I’m going to continue letting my cat outside and there’s not a damn thing you can do about it, because he stays completely in my yard and it’s none of your damn business what my cat does when he’s outside. Eat fur !

That’s so funny I read this today just hours after I bought some salmon cat treats for the cat that is always in my yard. He is white with a brown/black/gray top from head to tail. If he belongs to someone, he’s at my house about to get some treats.  The birds and squirrels don’t like it but its fun to watch all the fuss when he strolls by.

I am sure if they Board lived next to the Crazy cat lady like I do all of them would have voted for the ordinance. When the county FINALLY did something (after numerous complaints…not just me but half the neighborhood)they took away 18 cats!  DO you want to shovel cat dung from you drive like snow everyday.  Do you want to be able to keep you garage door open and not wory about it being used as a bathroom, or cats trying to get into you kids chips for school?  All I can say is people who have this problem, buy your own traps from Trac. Supply and then drive them a long way from your neighborhood and let them go. Pref. near 60, 522 or the river.

Feral Cats are like bratty children… you cannot kill them, club them or put a “$20.00 bounty” on them… Trust me… I would love to club most of these bratty children that roam around Powhatan County, hang out at Sheetz or McDonald and tiaras the county by smashing in people’s mailboxes, keying cars or stand around running their mouth at work inside of working. But I can’t can I?

My point is this is the country people… We have outdoor cats… you know there are opossums and raccoons too… So are you going to kill them too, because they are twice as destructive as a cat!!! I understand that cats in large numbers can pose an issue, but to “club them” or put a “bounty” is a bit far. Again, COUNTRY!!! Go back to Chesterfield or Richmond if you prefer the ability to leave a soft top car on the street… at least then it’s only your neighbor that will mess with your stuff!!!

I would never support a county “leash law” for cats.  This is a FARMING community. I have several neutered cats roaming freely on my farm.  They are “barn cats” and also are my pets.  They get their required shots plus additional vaccinations which help to ensure their good health.  They are well cared for working/pet cats.  The snakes, mice, voles, etc they catch or keep away from my yard and barn certainly prove that they earn their keep.

I would support harsh punishment for those people who drop off litters of kittens or who fail to take proper care of their cats. 

Cats are not necessarily the problem.  Uncaring, irresposible people usually create such problems.  Thanks for “listening.”

How do you hunt a cat in a neighborhood with out the use a fire arm?  It is illegal to discharge a fire arm around houses.  If you think you can trap a feral cat by hand you will be surprised.  The only cats you can possibly catch that way are tame and probably belong to your neighbors. 
I have a local cat that climbs on my car and uses my soft top to sharpen his claws, who is responsible for this damage to my car?  I can not shoot the animal, catch it, club it or find the owner because they have no tags.  It is just one more thing we live with in Powhatan.

Despite what a cat owner would tell you, they are merely another animal.  When any animal becomes a pest rather than a pet, it should be eliminated.  To solve the problem, put a $20 bounty on “feral cats.”