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Resident Joan Richmond asks city for help feeding and sheltering community cats
Summary
Joan Richmond told the council she has been feeding and rescuing neighborhood cats for years, described mobility challenges and veterinary costs, and asked whether the city could allow a sheltered place to leave food during winter.
Joan Richmond used her public-comment time to describe long-standing volunteer care for neighborhood cats, saying she has rescued and arranged veterinary care for many animals. Richmond said she has paid significant veterinary bills (she referenced spending about $700 on one animal), described recent injuries that limit her mobility, and asked the council whether the city could allow her to leave food in a sheltered spot during winter or otherwise offer assistance.
The Chair reiterated that the public-comment period is not a question-and-answer session but thanked Richmond for speaking. Richmond asked the city to consider whether an exception or a designated sheltered spot could be permitted for feeding and indicated she would welcome help from local services or volunteers.
