Michigan City Animal Control addresses illegal trapping of cats

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Michigan City Animal Control says they have been made aware of illegal trapping of cats going on in the city. If you see unauthorized people trapping, please contact animal control or the non emergency police at 219-874-3221.

Michigan City Animals Control also said the following:

“Reminder: per ordinance no. 4025,  Sec 14-8

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to set, trigger, activate or otherwise use, or cause to be set, triggered, activated or used, any traps except cage-type live traps within the city. Such traps must be placed in a shaded area and must be checked no less than every 24 hours. These traps shall be registered with the animal control department prior to being placed. Registration information shall include:

Owner’s name and contact information;

Location and duration that the trap is to be set; and purpose of the trap being set.

Please do not allow people to set traps on your property for the time being. If you see traps being placed, PLEASE contact us or the police station.”

October 2nd, 2025|Local News

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