$10 bounty

[_PL_]

Council pays $10 per cat scalp

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queenslands-banana-shire-council-introduces-10-feral-cat-bounty/news-story/6054163de1f1cc5460ca29278e117d05

 

I'm all for cat control btw but how could you tell if a cat is feral just by it's scalp. How many sicko's will be in heaven with being paid to mutilate a dead animal.  

Edited October 14, 2017 by Powerlegs
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[persephone]

good idea in principle ...
Hope cat owners now keep their loved ones inside- or they'll be easy pickings!! Unfortunately , it doesn't clarify how cats are to be killed. 

[PossumCorner]

34 minutes ago, persephone said:

good idea in principle ...
 

Agree, and with the restriction to rural properties it should not impact suburban and pet cats.  Can only hope for long term benefits in attitudes and responsibility.  For the 'how' I don't know - shooting isn't possible everywhere, even rural properties not always suited.  Trapping - what are the options then?  Vets will not take on a trapped feral cat or fox to euthanase.