Storm drains and Pasco County Animal Services cats
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The county’s agenda for Planning Commission, Nov 4, 2021
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The county’s minutes for Planning Commission, Nov 4, 2021
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Wildlife depend on you to keep them healthy. Excess fertilizer, grass clippings, trash, oils, and pet waste wash into gutters and storm drains when it rains. Stormwater carries these pollutants directly into our lakes and rivers, creating an unhealthy environment for fish, waterfowl, and other aquatic animals. Storm drains are meant for clean rainwater. Most other discharges are illegal. If you suspect an illicit discharge, please contact Pasco County, Department of Public Works, at seven two seven eight three four three six one one.
Hello, I'm
Cindy of
Pawsen Village Rescue.
I'm Linda of Purr Rescue and a volunteer here at Pasco County Animal Services. My name
is Dr. Christine Glenn at PCAS.
We're here to talk with
you today about the number of cats coming into Pasco County Animal Services.
You've probably seen loose or stray cats in your neighborhood. Did you know Pasco County does not have leash lodge for cats? That means cats can roam free in our county.
And that's why Animal Services doesn't pick up or accept stray cats in the Land O' Lakes shelter. In fact, some of our neighbors enjoy allowing their cats to explore their community, knowing that they won't be picked up and sent to the shelter.
The average shelter return to owner rate for cats is less than 2%. That means if you bring a community cat to our shelter, it's not likely they'll end up being returned to their caregivers. Cats in our communities often have one or more caregivers, and they usually hang out in their home area. The best thing to do for these cats is to leave them be. Share that.