The Ripon City Council in California has approved an amendment to an ordinance that prohibits feeding feral cats and other stray animals on public property. This decision was made due to concerns that the increasing population of stray cats could pose a threat to an endangered rabbit species that is unique to the area. The council voted unanimously on this measure during a meeting held on Tuesday.
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Ripon City Council enacts ban on feeding stray cats to protect endangered rabbit
The Ripon City Council has passed an ordinance banning the feeding of stray cats in public areas to protect an endangered rabbit species. The decision was made unanimously during a council meeting on August 19, 2026.
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