Jodi Tedexco, who resides on Fourth Street in Fullerton, appeared recently before the Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners asking the township to do something about feral cats in the area.

According to Tedexco, other residents are concerned about the cats in the neighborhood because they urinate and defecate on properties.

"I'm hoping something can be done about this problem," Tedexco said.

She said she confronted a woman who lives nearby who feeds the cats, but the woman ignored her.

"I spoke to the woman. If you feed these cats, they are your cats," Tedexco said.

"Why don't cats need a license?" Tedexco asked.

Commissioners President Linda Snyder said the county is responsible for dog licensing and would handle licensing of cats. The township has no ordinance on the books for cats.

"What can we do?" Snyder asked.

Snyder told Tedexco the Coplay Feral Cat Committee has been helpful with such issues in the past.

Commissioners Vice President Philip Ginder said police officers should not be called to intervene because they need to concentrate on more serious matters, such as crime.

Commissioner Jerry Palagonia agreed police officers should not be responsible for resolving issues involving feral cats.

"We'll try to help you where we can," Snyder said.

Board members noted the township has responded to citizens with complaints about cats in the past.