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🌱 Could Burgaw’s animal rules soon change for feral cat caretakers?

Burgaw, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Burgaw! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Burgaw’s animal rules soon change for feral cat caretakers?
  • How new crisis training could change classrooms and policing in Burgaw.

Also on today's calendar: Summer on the Square 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 47.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Burgaw cat lady' urges ordinance changes for feral cat colonies (wwaytv3.com) — Burgaw residents who care for feral cats may see local rules change after a well-known caretaker urged town leaders to recognize trap-neuter-return programs. Julie Rowland, the “Burgaw Cat Lady,” asked council members to revise ordinances she says unfairly penalize feral cat colony caretakers, and plans to take her case to Pender County commissioners next month.
   

• Pender County Schools expand crisis training as autism advocate pushes for similar law enforcement training (wwaytv3.com) — Families in Burgaw should know Pender County Schools are expanding crisis-prevention training for staff to better support exceptional children starting in August. An autism advocate is also pressing for more specialized training among local law enforcement, including Burgaw Police and sheriff’s deputies, to ensure safer encounters for adults with special needs after graduation.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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