file photo by Boyd Loving
By Dino Flammia March 7, 2017 2:58 AM
There could be as many as 2 million stray and feral cats roaming New Jersey’s streets, backyards and woods.
While it’s no issue seeing a stray cat cross your path every once in a while, the growing population of these free-roaming felines presents real challenges in certain parts of the state.
Many communities have systems in place to get a handle on these populations, and reduce the spread of disease, in a humane way.
“Every single municipality is plagued with a feral cat population,” said Ross Licitra, executive director of the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. “It is truly one of the number one problems out there with every shelter and rescue group.”
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That’s a great photo. Really shows how frightened the poor cat is.
I wish we had a neighborhood cat…the chipmunks are out of control !