Municipal council resolution
Free-roaming cats in Mannheim must be neutered
Cat. photo
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They apparently reproduce like rabbits. The city of Mannheim apparently no longer knows what to do and is taking a rigorous step: free-roaming cats will have to be castrated in the future.
Previously, cat owners in Mannheim had to have their free-roaming animals registered and labeled. This was possible via implanted microchips or a tattoo in the cats’ ears. According to the city, this obligation and appeals for castration were no longer sufficient to effectively and sustainably curb the population of free-roaming cats. In addition to identification and registration, castration will also be mandatory from autumn.
New Mannheim Cat Protection Ordinance
Upon request, the city of Mannheim must be presented with proof of the castration and registration carried out – for example in the form of a written confirmation from the veterinarian or the invoice for the surgical procedure, it was said on Tuesday.
Inspections should be carried out on an event-related basis, for example when cats are found as found animals, or as part of an animal welfare inspection. If an owner cannot be located for a found cat within 48 hours, the city may have the cat tagged, registered and neutered at the owner’s expense.
The Mannheim Cat Protection Ordinance has been in effect since last summer. Critics had already complained about a lack of castration requirements when it came into force.
Source: City of Mannheim