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Taking any animal or bird from the wild in Pennsylvania is also illegal and could result in fines of up to $1,500 per animal. Under no circumstances will you be allowed to keep any wild animal.

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With a 4-1 vote, the Limerick Township board of supervisors on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 adopted an ordinance outlawing the "feeding and keeping of wild animals." It includes feral cats.