Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 2:24 PM
Our Town Council adopts a pragmatic multi-pronged approach to the problem of strays in our estate. A balanced approach is needed to take into account the good intentions of cat lovers as well as the genuine concerns of people who find stray cats a nuisance. As a town council, we have a responsibility towards our residents to ensure that the environment is kept clean.
Some of the problems which residents encounter with regard to stray cats include food left behind by feeders. The balance of the food waste is not removed and this leads to pest problems such as rodents and cockroaches and cat defecation in common areas, which dirty the environment.
Public education remains an important part of our strategy for controlling the number of strays within the community. We wish to clarify that the Town Council does not cull the cats but will transport the cats to AVA for assistance.
We would like to apologise for not responding to you promptly. We will also be liaising with some of the cat caregivers to work out an amicable arrangement.
Ms Christina Goh
General Manager
Hong Kah Town Council
Hong Kah Town Council
Main Office
309 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4
#02-02 Choa Chu Kang Centre
Singapore 680309
Tel 6764 3295
Fax 6764 7208
Email info@hktc.org.sg or hktcyewtee@hktc.org.sg
You can write to Ms Christina Goh at christinagoh@hktc.org.sg
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DR AMY KHOR LEAN SUAN
MAYOR, SOUTH WEST DISTRICT, &
SENIOR PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER RESOURCES & DEPUTY GOVERNMENT WHIP
(HONG KAH*) - MAYOR
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Email: AMY_KHOR@MEWR.GOV.SG
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AMY_KHOR@PA.GOV.SG
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