Texas mayor accuses city of 'anti-cat' bias after cat is evicted from library

Far too many fluffy cats are being displaced from their homes because of local pesky "hygiene" laws.

In White Settlement City, Texas (yes, that's an actual town name), a Texas city council evicted a cat named Browser from a library where it had resided for the past six years. Though local councilman Elzie Clements claimed that the library was "no place for animals," Mayor Ron White smelled foul play.

White, who is a nonvoting council member, accused the council of evicting the cat out of retaliation. In an act of horror, the city had previously blocked a city worker from bringing their puppy to city hall. 

"We've had that cat five years, and there's never been a question," White told The Fort Worth Star Telegram. "That cat doesn't have anything to do with whether somebody can have their puppy at City Hall. That cat doesn't hurt anybody... The council just went out and did this on their own because they don't like cats."

It's a serious accusation, but the council has so far steadfastly denied any anti-cat micro-aggressions. The White City Council voted 2-1 to kick Browser out of his home.

Councilman Alan Price was a lonely voice of dissent.  

"This is not just a cat, it's like a family pet," Price said at the meeting. He said supporters that he "will petition for an election if we need to -- we'll take this to November. I don't think that will be any problem."

It is unclear what the turnout will be in the election to reinstate a library cat. Price has asked the council to reconsider their opinion at their upcoming July meeting.

The cat was unable for comment or pets.