Hey-lo guys! Are y’all feeling the Friday high? To make it even better we’re back with some interesting stories again! But before we dive right in, it’s time to give you a task for the day.
📌 It’s Saturday eve, guys! Go out, party, or chill with your friends or colleagues. Have a good time.
Now, let’s get started…
🪙 Pay your cat tax NOW! Go, hurry!
Feline lovers in Kenya's capital are having a hissy fit over a proposed "cat tax" by the Nairobi City County.
The real deal is that every cat must be registered, and their humans have to shell out 200 Kenyan shillings ($1.50) annually, plus show proof of a rabies vaccination. Cat owners must also ensure their pets don’t disturb the peace and must keep them confined when they’re in heat. This well-meaning attempt to improve cat welfare has residents arching their backs, seeing it as another sneaky way for the government to rake in some extra shillings.
But is it really that bad a thing?
We don’t think so. Moreover, we are expecting some of these positive outcomes from the change:
📌 Better Data Collection
Having a registry of cats could significantly benefit Nairobi by providing detailed insights into the cat population's size, health status, and distribution across the city. With accurate data, the city can plan and implement targeted animal welfare initiatives, such as spay/neuter programs, vaccination drives, and community education campaigns more effectively.
📌 Encouragement of Pet Sterilization
The focus on confining cats may prompt more cat owners to spay or neuter their pets to avoid the hassle and stress of managing a cat in heat. As a result, there would likely be fewer unplanned litters, which in turn would reduce the number of homeless and stray cats over time. This proactive approach to controlling the cat population could alleviate the burden on animal shelters and reduce the incidence of abandoned animals, leading to a more stable and manageable feline population.
📌 Enhanced Public Health
By mandating that all cats are vaccinated against rabies, the risk of transmission to humans and other animals can be significantly reduced. Furthermore, widespread vaccination of cats would create a safer environment, alleviating public health concerns and potentially reducing healthcare costs associated with rabies treatment.
📌 Support for Animal Welfare Organizations
With a formal structure in place, it could be significantly easier for animal welfare organizations to gain the necessary support and resources to operate effectively. This structure would facilitate better collaboration between these organizations and the government, ensuring that animal welfare issues are addressed comprehensively and systematically. This collaboration could also help streamline efforts to rescue and rehabilitate stray and feral cats, provide low-cost veterinary services, and implement long-term strategies.
💣 Oh, BTW
There was a bomb alert near the Stade de France, which is a major spot for the Paris 2024 Olympics. As a precaution, the nearby Saint Denis Porte de Paris train station was closed. The police found something suspicious and sealed off the area while a bomb squad took a closer look. With the Olympics just around the corner, security is extra tight—there are 18,000 soldiers and 30,000 police officers on duty to keep everything safe and secure.
So, if you’re there, please stay safe!
So, that’s it for this week. Let’s meet again on Monday 👋 Till then, stay curious, and keep the purring going!
