The purpose of this article is to protect the health, safety
and welfare of all those frequenting this municipality by preventing
the needless health hazards and nuisances caused by the outdoor feeding
of cats and dogs, including, but not limited to: the spread of feral
dog and cat feces upon public and private property located within
the Township, the spread of rabies among feral dogs and cats permitted
to roam at large, and the attraction of nuisance animals, such as
raccoons, skunks, and possums, as well as dangerous predators, such
as coyotes and black bears.