It's important to know that ordinances can vary by township/borough within Delaware County. Always consult your local municipal code or animal control office for the most accurate and current regulations.
🐱 1. Stray Cats and Animal Control Services
Most municipalities in Delaware County, Pennsylvania rely on local animal control officers to respond to issues with stray animals, but enforcement varies by township. In some areas, you must call the township offices to report stray cats or request an animal control service visit.
🐾 2. Definitions & Regulations on Feral/Stray Cats
Some local codes (e.g., Middletown Township’s animal ordinance) define terms like feral cat and include rules about trapping, keeping, or feeding stray and feral cats. These ordinances also often establish criteria for how stray or feral cats are managed and can include provisions such as required humane handling and Trap-Neuter-Return protocols.
🐾 3. Feeding & Nuisance Rules
Local ordinances in parts of the county may prohibit feeding stray or feral cats in ways that create a nuisance or affect neighboring properties. In those cases, fines can be assessed or enforcement action can be taken against persons who harbor or feed stray cats if it becomes a public nuisance.
🛠 4. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Practices
While there has been no countywide animal control, there are some individuals and rescues that provide humane Trap-Neuter-Return programs which the many municipalities allow. TNR programs trap free-roaming cats, have them spayed/neutered and vaccinated, and then return them. This helps manage the population humanely and may be referenced in local ordinances or policies.
🏙️ 5. Contact Local Animal Control
For issues with stray or feral cats, the first step in many Delaware County municipalities is to contact your township animal control officer or municipal office or view this list. They can advise on local ordinances, proper handling, and next steps.
💡 Tip: Ordinances often differ between townships (e.g., Middletown, Upper Darby, Springfield), so always check your specific municipal code or animal control department for exact wording and enforcement details.
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