The stray cat population across the Las Vegas Valley continues to grow, and the people trying to help say the problem is getting so big they’re struggling to keep up.
WATCH | Las Vegas valley stray cat population is growing, and animal advocates say help is needed
Las Vegas valley stray cat population is growing, and animal advocates say help is needed
For the past 33 years, Anni Labansant has spent her evenings trapping, feeding, and taking stray cats to get spayed and neutered. Even after more than three decades, she says she never feels like she’s getting ahead.
“We’re trying to go up against the tidal wave, which is pet overpopulation,” Labansant said.
Labansant manages several feeding stations in the southwest Las Vegas Valley. She says the work isn’t just about controlling the population — it’s also about helping cats survive the brutal summer heat…