Fayette Feral Cats ordinance (§ 205.050)

A. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

FERAL CAT: A cat that is homeless, wild or untamed. A "stray cat" shall mean any cat whose owner or keeper from time to time allows the cat to run free off of the property of the owner or keeper.

B. Responsibilities Of Cat Owners Regarding Stray Cats. It shall be unlawful of any owner of any cat to permit the cat to run free outside the residence of the owner or keeper of the cat unless the cat has been:

1. Spayed or neutered to prevent procreating;

2. Immunized against rabies; and

3. Marked in some way to indicate that it has been neutered or spayed and immunized.

C. Feeding Of Feral Cats.

1. It shall be unlawful for any person to continue to feed a feral cat, if such feeding creates a condition contrary to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community.

2. Any person feeding stray or feral cats may be required to cooperate with any humane program sponsored by the City of Fayette or a program operating under the City's auspices, that traps stray and feral cats for the purpose of spaying/neutering the cats, immunizing the cats from rabies, and identifying the cat in some way as being immunized and spayed/neutered before returning the cat to the general vicinity where it was found.

D. Violations And Penalties. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall upon conviction be subject to a fine as set forth in Section 205.300 of this Chapter, plus court costs.