05/06/2026
Happy National Pet Week, Leakesville! 🐾
As we enjoy this beautiful spring weather, we’re also seeing the arrival of something else in city: "Kitten Season." 🐱
We’ve been getting quite a few calls from folks across different neighborhoods and business districts about our wandering feline friends. While a new litter of kittens is always cute, the math can get a little overwhelming for our community!
Did you know that biologically, a single female cat can be responsible for up to 20 kittens in just 12 months? When multiple cats across city are breeding, those numbers can quickly climb into the hundreds. Lately, we've had reports of kitties seeking shelter in car engines, nesting under porches, and wandering through our public parks.
We want to keep our neighborhoods safe and healthy for everyone—both two-legged and four-legged. An unmanaged cat population can lead to property issues, health concerns, and tough times for the animals themselves.
The good news? We can easily handle this together as a community! 🤝 As we head toward Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month in June, here are a few sustainable ways we can all help out:
💙 Spay and Neuter: This is the most effective way to stop the cycle! If you need a little help, Mississippi Spay and Neuter (MS SPAN) offers low-cost options and vouchers.
💙 TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return): For feral or "community-owned" cats, TNR programs are fantastic. Once fixed, the cats stop breeding and noisy mating behaviors, but they stick around to provide natural pest control for the neighborhood! 🐁
Let's work together to make sure Leakesville remains a great place for all of us to live. 🏡
Helpful Resources:
📱 Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Info: Text "Voucher" to MS SPAN at 601-420-2438 or visit msspan.org.