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16 - CAPE GAZETTE, Friday, Dec. 7 - Dec. 13, 2001
Cat trapping
Continued from page 1
As Delaware Attorney General
Jane Brady explained, Nov. 29,.
since domestic cats are not legally
SPCA $20 to euthanize the wild
cat," Caldwell asked. "I'd recom-
mend there should be some poli-
cies, some stipulations that
require trappers and exterminators
to bring all the cats they trap to the
SPCA for humane euthanization. "•
about cat problems in Delaware good job of rescuing feral cats
including the problem of laws - or from the community, getting them
lack of them - regarding and pro- spayed or neutered, inoculated for
tecting cats. rabies and medicated if they are
"Cats are the number one sick, '• she explains. "And they
domestic animal in the nation, and take great care to work with the
yet Delaware doesn't even have a feral cats, socialize them and find
place.
Proponents of the efforts say
they get good results, but there is
always more work to do. They are
among the many animal advocates
who have raised a cry of foul over
the Nov. I trapping of the domes-
considered property in Delaware, Caldwell said most trappers in law regarding pet ownership," she them .good homes. That's a big tic cat in Lewes.
they cannot be considered stolen New Castle County relocate the said. "Hopefully, members 0f,?the !o the.ommunity, and they , Carolyn Garwood, owner of the
if trapped and killed. Aitgh nuisan raccoons andpossums : Animal.Rescue Coalition !;ili should be iated for ,what:: :':12-year-old : abby i:)tha! ii she '
,. ,., 're. ,lty to anita a! li>' . i 6ii!m! idonfia.I i.r.. s i.f a:lJ 'i'to i; )i::(!viiias 1 ,!gn. ,d &edii .,:.i i ':
.... s0meorfme r:. do : ;-Ahc stulat!ngthat area surromhcats mDelaware : yma to,lace many of . m Delaware, said D Amato.+
• ,, ::at it is!ilhetyit pet wilt,be wouklbebenefic t2" is huge and needs to be correct- these cats ov( :a:tw6orthreeyear "They're aware of the problems,
'killed along with ,the wild cats. The SPCA has the technology ed." period," she explains. ,They feed and they address them. The state
There is no systemof checks and
balances in place that Could pre-
vent the pet from being killed.
And there is no law requiring the
trapper or professional extermina-
tor to ensure the animals are
humanely euthanized by drugs,
rather than by a bullet or shotgun
blast to the head.
Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals Executive
Director John Caldwell stresses:
"We do not endorse people shoot-
ing animals. We do not consider
that a humane form of euthanasia,
but the law does allow it."
Caldwell explained that trap-
pers or exterminators usually
charge their clients $60 or more
per animal they trap. "If they are
getting that kind of money, what
would it hurt them to pay the
to scan for microchip implants in
animals, something Caldwell said
could go a long way to determin-
ing if a trapped cat is domestic or
feral, as long as people get their
cats implanted with the chip.
"People - cat owners - have to do
their part to protect their animals,
too," said Caldwell.
Mary Ann D'Amato is a mem-
ber of the Attorney General's Task
Force on Animal Cruelty and
Interpersonal Violence, a found-
ing member of the Animal Rescue
Coalition and a member of the
Delaware Humane Association.
She has years of experience as an
animal advocate and is currently
preparing the Delaware Humane
Association's new spay/neuter
mobile van for use statewide.
D'Amato is quite knowledgeable
Yoga Studio to host Community Drumming
Southern Delaware's community of hand-drum enthusiasts will gath-
er Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Yoga Studio at Five Points, for a free
Community Drumming session at 8 p.m. This is a chance for beginners
and pros to share a wide range of instruments and rhythms. No experi-
ence is necessary and there are plenty of drums to share. Community
drumming is held on the second Wednesday of every month at the Yoga
Studio, above the NAPA Auto Parts store, in the Big Blue Building at
1120 Highway One, just south of the Five Points intersection near
Lewes. For further information, contact the Yoga Studio, at 644-YOGA,
or refer to the web site, at www'ce'net/users/mmahaffie/drumming'htm"
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D'Amato saM. that although
there has been a historic lack of
laws protecting cats in Delaware,
she feels "if you put these ques-
tions to a public vote, people
would support cat laws, cat pro-
tections."
Overpopulation of cats has
become a problem in the state,
D'Amato admits, but it is one that
is being humanely and responsi-
bly addressed by such groups as
the Historic Lewes Cat Society.
"This group has done a very
and water them and €:are for them
regularly. And if they don't find
homes for altof them, the colony
diminishes in number over time
because the cats don't reproduce."
Local municipalities have
embraced the methods of the
Historic Lewes Cat Society and
its successful efforts at reducing
feral cat colonies through care and
adoption.
Dewey Beach residents have
started a similar effort. Bethany
Beach has a successful program in
Santa
/- and the
t.overnor
are coming to town!
Have lunch with Kris Kringle and friends at the
Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal in Lewes---and hear
Governor Ruth Ann Minner read 'Twas the Night
Before Christmas during her 1 p.m. appearance!
Saturday, December 15
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$5 per person
Lunch is included with ticket
tl Have a Santa photo taken
for an additional $5
(11 a.m.-1 p.m. only)
t Entertainment by Mike
Warren of "Just Kidding
Around"
Join us for giveaways, games
and balloon animals, too!
(Please purchase tickets on the day of the
event in the Lewes ferry terminal lobby.)
Proceeds from ticket sales will be
donated to the United Way of
Delaware to benefit READ-ALOUD
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has to address the issues, too."
The
Team
Bruce Uliss and
Steve Malcom
REPAIRS TO YOUR
NEW HOME
Many smart home buyers
include a contingency for the
physical inspection of the house
in their purchase agreement.
When you discover that your
house needs repairs, do you ask
the sellers to pay? Here are some
important considerations.
Since your purchase agreement
requires that all systems in the
house - such as plumbing,
heating, electrical, and central air
conditioning - be in working
order, then the seller is obligated
to repair any problems with these
systems. On the other hand, if
structural problems, such as a
leaky roof, are not covered by
your agreement, you risk voiding
your contract by asking the seller
to make such repairs. Although
the seller might agree to negotiate
the repairs with you to keep from
losing the sale, there is also the
possibility that you might lose the
home to another buyer who has a
backup contract with the seller.
If you are not willing to risk
losing the house over repairs you
can do yourself over a period of
time, then consider removing the
contingency in a timely fashion.
Consult your realtor for the best
advice on how to approach the
seller with requests for credit or
repairs.
For professional advice on all
aspects of buying or selling real
estate, consult "The Results Team" at
Long and For. Call Bruce at 002)
542-7474 or Shve at 002) 542-7(/3 or
both at (NO) 462-3/24 (ext. 474) or
email them at
bruceeresult steamontine.com, or
stevItmmmne.com.