Adopt or Foster a Feline Friend This Fall – Unclaimed Cats In Manitouwadge Must Find Homes

Written by admin on 14 September 2013

This male, orange tabby cat was found on Heron Drive in June 2013; he needs to be adopted or fostered very soon. He is very friendly and would be a great addition to almost any home (with 3 cats to choose from the by-law officer can help you choose which would best suit your home/family). Submitted photo

Another feline needing an adoptive or foster-home as soon as possible. This sweet little grey tabby cat is a male, he was found on Essa Place in June. Submitted photo

MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge is currently in possession of three domestic cats, picked up over the course of the summer, who are in need of homes [Photos/details regarding individual cats provided by Township]. The cats shown in the provided photos are domestic animals which the by-law officer believes, based on professional experience and opinion, could make good pets in the right home. All three felines are very friendly. If you are considering getting a cat as a pet, why not call the Township to see if one of these cats would be a good fit as your companion.

Residents of Manitouwadge should remember that there is a by-law in place (CLICK HERE for Twp of Manitouwadge Cat By-Law 2003-10) stating that cats must be registered and are not to be permitted to run at large.

Domestic cats permitted to run at large can have a variety of negative/unfortunate results including, but not limited to:

destroying gardens by digging or eating plants, flowers, etc.;
damaging/contaminating children’s sandboxes which they mistake for litter boxes;
catching and spreading diseases to other feral animals or to domestic animals;
becoming wild and/or aggressive towards humans or domesticated animals;
suffering (and eventually dying) in the wild – most domestic animals do not have the instincts and/or skills necessary to survive in the wild
may be euthanized (whenever possible, the township tries to match unclaimed, domestic cats with a good home/responsible pet owners)

Cats left to run at large also present a danger to people, especially children, who could be injured when trying to befriend an animal (even a timid domestic cat can react unpredictably) if it feels threatened or is surprised.

If you would like to give one of these animals a foster or full-time home (they cannot be kept indefinitely) please contact the Township of Manitouwadge at (807) 826-3227 ext.244

This beautiful grey black tabby cat was found at the airport in July; it is very friendly and would be a loyal friend to someone able to give it home. Submitted photo