Bridgeport follows Connecticut state law on cats, which does not require licensing but does require rabies vaccination and forbids abandonment. Free-roaming cats are tolerated, but persistent nuisance complaints can prompt animal control intervention.
Unlike dogs, Connecticut does not license cats statewide, and Bridgeport does not impose a separate licensing requirement. CGS §22-339b mandates rabies vaccination for any cat over six months old that is owned or harbored. Cats may roam under state law, but owners are responsible for damage and nuisance. Bridgeport Animal Control investigates complaints involving feral colonies, severe property damage, and unvaccinated cats that bite. PAWS and local rescues operate trap-neuter-return programs. Abandoning a cat is a misdemeanor under CGS §53-247.
Failure to vaccinate against rabies brings fines up to $50 per offense; nuisance and abandonment violations can reach $1,000 plus restitution. Repeat offenders may lose ownership rights.
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