11th June 2004
Vocal
Clear Leftovers after Feed
I refer to the letter, "Cat Tales" by Lynda Kok (Streats,
June 9).
The National Environment Agency would like to advise
members of the
public who feed stray cats to collect & dispose of any
leftover food.
This will help prevent public health nuisance & keep
vermin such as rats,
flies & crows away from the neighbourhood.
It is an offence under the Environmental Public Health
Act for anyone to
dirty the environment by leaving behind food or food
waste in public places.
Our officers will follow-up on the feedback provided by
Lynda Kok.
By - Chiam Yeow Khong
head, environmental health department
The National Environment Agency
9 June 2004
Vocal
Cat Tales
I live in Block 39, Cambridge Road, where many stray cats are fed by a woman
every day.
The leftovers after this feed, usually fish, are a mess. The cats defecate in
the area where young children play daily.
My mother, who lives in Block 18, Dakota Crescent, faces a worse problem. Her
neighbour on the ground floor keeps at least 20 cats in her home.
During feeding time, other cats in the neighbourhood also congregate at the
block. Sometimes there are as many as 30 cats.
Some of these strays also rummage through the rubbish bags, creating more mess
and hygience problems.
- Lynda Kok