This article shall be known as the "Cats and Wild Animal Control
Chapter of the Township of Manchester."
The purpose of this article is to establish an ordinance to
manage the feeding of wild animals, including but not limited to feral
cats, squirrels and other rodents, as well as the roaming of unneutered
cats within the Township of Manchester, so as to protect the public
health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for failure
to comply.
For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meaning stated herein unless
their use in the text of this article clearly demonstrates a different
meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the
present tense include the future, words used in the plural number
include the singular number, and words used in the singular number
include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and
not merely directory.
FEED
To give, place, expose, deposit, distribute or scatter any
edible material with the intention of feeding, attracting or enticing
wildlife. "Feeding" does not include baiting in the legal taking of
fish and/or game.
FERAL CAT
Wild cats that run loose that may not be spayed/neutered
nor properly inoculated against rabies.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, partnership, firm, association,
or political subdivision of the state subject to municipal jurisdiction.
WILD ANIMAL
Any animal other than domesticated pets or farm animals,
including feral cats.
This article shall be enforced by the Manchester Township Animal
Control Officer.