Over the past year Charleston, West Virginia has made remarkable progress when it comes to protecting cats, but now all that could change. On Monday Nov. 3 the Charleston City Council will vote on an ordinance that would ban “at large” cats, essentially creating a leash law, and jeopardizing the incredible success of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for community cats in Charleston.
Charleston, West Virginia Residents: Tell your city council that leash laws don’t work, TNR does.
As part of Alley Cat Allies’ Future Five: Shelter Partners to Save Cats’ Lives program, the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association has dramatically increased positive outcomes for cats. KCHA has saved 92% of cats who entered the shelter so far this yearup from 35% in 2012. This lifesaving progress is good for cats and good for Charleston, but the city council could reverse this with one vote.
The community’s animal lovers have worked tirelessly with local groups and Alley Cat Allies to save cats and make Charleston a model city for communities across the country that want to do better for cats and people. We can’t let the city council roll back the progress in Charleston.
Charleston, West Virginia Residents: Take action!
Not in Charleston, West Virginia? Advocate for humane policies for cats in your community.