Iolan wants city to solve cat problem

An Iolan implored Iola Council members to curb the number of stray cats. The Allen County Animal Rescue Facility offers vouchers to have animals spayed or neutered, thanks to a grant.

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April 13, 2023 - 2:48 PM

An Iolan asked Iola Council members to do something about the stray cat problem in his neighborhood. Photo by Pixabay.com

Stephen Thomas has had his fill of stray cats venturing onto his property, thank you very much.

Thomas, who lives in the 300 block of North Buckeye Street, implored Iola City Council members Monday to seek ways to curb the number of cats, calling the stray cat situation in his neighborhood “the worst.”

Because Iola does not have a leash law for cats, animal control is prohibited from rounding up the stray felines.

Council members promised to look at the city’s ordinances regarding cats, to determine if anything else can be done.

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