Local gov'ts struggling with cat disposals

Local gov'ts struggling with cat disposals

KOCHI, Japan - Photo taken Sept. 4, 2013, shows a cat named Mei being taken care of at the Chuo Small Animal Management Center in the city of Kochi. Mei was among cats brought to the center for disposal.

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