Things could get a lot worse for cats in Wyoming. Senate Bill 63 would prohibit ownership of “predators,” and sadly, stray cats are legally defined as a “predator” in Wyoming, allowing them to be killed without repercussion. Because of this “predator” classification, the new bill banning predator ownership would make it illegal for shelters to adopt out any cats who were brought in as strays.
Wyoming Residents: Ask your Representative to oppose Senate Bill 63.
Not only is this bill unspeakably cruel, it will also place an incredible drain on shelter resources, forcing them to house and then “euthanize” any stray cats. This would place an emotional burden on the shelter staff who can no longer shelter cats, only kill them. This bill is just one more example of why cats shouldn’t be labeled as “predators” in the first place.