This subject divides opinion and tugs at the heartstrings, but it’s important that we all follow the same guidelines when dealing with feral cats and stray animals.
Leaving food out for them encourages rats, which will incur a cost to the community to rid us of. It can also attract more feral animals, whose waste we’ll see on our grassed areas. Also, in Spanish law, if you feed a feral animal, it becomes yours.
Though the temptation is strong to feed these animals, unless you’re a permanent resident on Albatros and willing to take ownership, please don’t leave food out. There are feeding stations set up on local waste land and by bins, so these animals will not go hungry. Attached is the guidance from Asejur on the steps to take if you see a feral or stray animal.
Animales callejeros – cartel v3Note – April 2022, we’re aware of a young, friendly and heavily pregnant cat currently on Albatros, and have notified the Town Hall.