I found Out that I am going to have periodic Animal Control Visits

[mruffruff]

Our city just enacted a similar bylaw, limiting how many animals are permitted per household. I was very concerned since I have 12 cats and 3 dogs. However, I also learned later, that I was OK because my animals were "grandfathered" in---in other words, as long as I didn't add any new ones, the ones I have now can stay. Maybe the visits are to make sure you don't add more. I didn't check the bylaws Phred listed. Do you know when they went into effect?

All of mine were like yours, Gary. I fed them on the front porch until I could get them vetted and moved inside. If you feed them, the law says they are yours. Your neighbors MAY be legally right, but they are not right to punish you for the strays others have abandoned.

[momcat]

Come on! What do these animal control people expect to find? I agree with you, Gary. This is uncalled for especially after the first inspector came by and found happy and healthy cats. All of your friends here on PT know how well cared for your companions are and I for one will write or e-mail anyone on your defense without a second thought.

What bothers me the most are all the abused, neglected cats suffering needlessly with nobody speaking out for them or doing anything to help get them out of a bad situation. Here's hoping the inspectors will quickly see they're wasting their time checking up on you and focus their efforts on those poor kitties that really need their intervention!

Hang in there, Gary...PT is on your side!!!!!