Ripon Bans Feeding Stray Cats | California News

Ripon’s city council just approved a new rule banning public feeding of stray cats, with fines up to $100 for violators — a move aimed at controlling the feline population. But local animal rescues are sounding the alarm, arguing that without food as bait, trap-and-release programs (TNR) become nearly impossible to execute. These groups, who often fund TNR efforts themselves, fear the ban will cripple their ability to humanely manage the cat population. With a second vote scheduled for early September, the council faces pressure to reconsider or adjust the ordinance to support effective, compassionate solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/912c99dd78922881