An issue in downtown Macomb has a attainable answer because of the work of a neighborhood business proprietor. The problem is the rising variety of stray, feral cats, significantly within the downtown space.
One of those cats, whose title is Domino, lately required medical remedy. Because of this, Laci Todd began a GoFundMe web page to assist cowl medical prices of not solely Domino however of different cats. Among the procedures will likely be neutering the felines so as to assist restrict the inhabitants.
Todd owns The Crafty Coop, 206 N. Lafayette St., a pottery and craft business.
“Animals are definitely a passion,” Todd stated. “In my studio, I foster cats for the shelter, and I foster cats for the Macomb Community Cat Project and that gets them exposure to the public for socialization.”
Of these cats fostered by Todd, seven have been adopted, she stated.
“The biggest thing is shelters are full and rescues can only do so much,” Todd stated. “These stray cats, through no fault of their own, are out running around. … The males fight and the females keep having babies. It’s a hard life when you don’t have a caretaker.”
Todd has turn out to be that caretaker, beginning with Domino.
The Crafty Coop opened 5 years in the past. One day, Todd observed the black-and-white stray strutting round behind the studio. She determined to offer the feline some meals and water and somewhat shelter. Over time, the store turned a daily cease for Domino.
At finish of final 12 months, Domino confirmed up limping and bloody. Todd did not know if he had gotten right into a battle or had been hit by a automobile.
She received the phrase out on her business web page that she needed to catch him so she might take him to see a veterinarian.
Domino has been neutered, Todd stated, and is about to be launched again into the wild.
To assist cowl the cost of treating Domino, Todd has began a GoFundMe web page — Spay the Strays — Downtown Macomb.
“Something’s gotta be done,” Todd stated. “If somebody doesn’t do something, the problem isn’t going to go away.”
Todd stated any additional money raised will go towards serving to different stray cats.
The Macomb Community Cat Project is working to help with town’s stray cat downside.
The mission was based by Clare Kernek and Charlotte Durkin.
“They are passionate and knowledgeable on practices to deal with stray ferals,” Todd stated.
The Humane Society of McDonough County is internet hosting a Casino Night on March 2 in an effort to boost money to build a brand new shelter. It will likely be held at Park Place.
