I absolutely cannot believe that this is really happening in a large city like Denver. It is things like this, their attitude toward animal owners (and gun owners) that is the reason why I refuse to live in Denver proper.
Bengal cat owner told pet canâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t stay in Denver
October 20, 2002 - 4:36 PM
DENVER - Clyde the cat's days in Denver are still numbered. But, he has been given a brief reprieve.
Clyde is part of a unique breed called the Bengal cat. He looks like a normal Tabby, but his owner - Mitch Dailey - says Clyde inherited unique stripes from his great-great-grandfather who was an Asian wildcat. That makes Clyde a wildlife hybrid – a mix that is not allowed in Denver.
The Division of Animal Control told Mitch to move the cat by Saturday night. On Saturday, Mitch was given an additional week to make arrangements but Clyde still has to go.
“The only breed that's allowed is Felis catus, the domestic housecat,†said Doug Kelley with Denver Animal Control. “The Bengal cat is a cross between a domestic cat and an Asian leopard cat.â€
“This is a housecat, he's not a dangerous animal,†said Mitch Dailey. “I don't understand what the problem is.â€
Mitch Dailey can appeal the decision from animal control but that will take a few weeks. He is asking anyone interested in Clyde's situation to contact him at: [email protected].
I know we have some Bengal Breeders on the site. Can you give me on the thread, or email him directly, any information that can help his appeal? I was thinking since this breed is recognized by the cat fancy organizations, and you can show it, there has to be information that can help him prove it.
Bengal cat owner told pet canâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t stay in Denver
October 20, 2002 - 4:36 PM
DENVER - Clyde the cat's days in Denver are still numbered. But, he has been given a brief reprieve.
Clyde is part of a unique breed called the Bengal cat. He looks like a normal Tabby, but his owner - Mitch Dailey - says Clyde inherited unique stripes from his great-great-grandfather who was an Asian wildcat. That makes Clyde a wildlife hybrid – a mix that is not allowed in Denver.
The Division of Animal Control told Mitch to move the cat by Saturday night. On Saturday, Mitch was given an additional week to make arrangements but Clyde still has to go.
“The only breed that's allowed is Felis catus, the domestic housecat,†said Doug Kelley with Denver Animal Control. “The Bengal cat is a cross between a domestic cat and an Asian leopard cat.â€
“This is a housecat, he's not a dangerous animal,†said Mitch Dailey. “I don't understand what the problem is.â€
Mitch Dailey can appeal the decision from animal control but that will take a few weeks. He is asking anyone interested in Clyde's situation to contact him at: [email protected].
I know we have some Bengal Breeders on the site. Can you give me on the thread, or email him directly, any information that can help his appeal? I was thinking since this breed is recognized by the cat fancy organizations, and you can show it, there has to be information that can help him prove it.