Famous stray cats of Puerto Rico's historic fortress face removal

The U.S. National Park Service has announced a plan to remove approximately 200 stray cats from the grounds surrounding a historic fortress in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. The agency cited concerns about disease transmission to humans as the reason for the removal. However, cat lovers and animal welfare organizations have expressed dismay, arguing that finding homes for such a large number of cats within the proposed six-month timeframe is unrealistic. The plan calls for an animal welfare organization to trap the cats and decide their fate, including adoption, foster care, or placement in a shelter. If the organization fails to remove the cats within six months, a removal agency will be hired.