They do fix and release around here too. I was wondering if that's what had happened to your cat. I'm sure they figured he was a stray when they did that, but our authorities are allowed to snag any and all cats for this program, as I hear it.

Reason being, if your cat is out there, it can mate with the strays too.

And no, they don't do dogs. Dogs go to the shelter and are euthanized - so you tell me, what's worse? Whether they belong to somebody or not, they get 3 days.

They don't bring cats to the shelter because there are far too many to bring in, and nowhere to house them.

It's all very sad I think.