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Sarah B.
5 years ago
This is a good idea. Thanks to all the animal groups that stepped up to help make this happen. 30 cats a week is alot of cats & makes alot of work for those people involved. They should be applauded for all their work. More cities should do this sort of thing. Thanks also to Zootoo for the update!
Janie P.
5 years ago
I'm glad they decided use the TNR program. And I also hope when they adopt out the kittens they go to responsible homes and not allowed outside. We found a kitten about 4 years ago that we think is part of a feral group of cats that live in our neighborhood. The vet said he was not even 6 weeks old at the time. We had him neutered and he is a part of our family now and wants no part of the out door life.
Melissa7271
5 years ago
I am so glad they woke up and came to their senses. I am not sure what they were thinking in the beginning.
Kittypassion
5 years ago
Really don't have a high opinion of the mayor who offered the bounty to begin with. Obviously, he doesn't have a love for animals. Thanks and kudos to all those who are up there with the TNR program to help save these precious creatures.
Rjlupinskat
5 years ago
Finally progress! Excellent choice by the community.
At least there is a happy solution and it's being taken in lieu of more drastic measures.
sharon d.
5 years ago
Way to go to all the Animal lovers who cared enough to get involved,for a more positive outcome to this story.
The feral cat problems are huge all over the country. It takes little or no time at all for situations like that to get totally out of hand.
To be able to even begin to fix the problem ,it takes public awareness,dedication to the cause and TEAM EFFORT all across the board.
It's amazing how a situation can change for the better,when people are willing to open up, and hear alternative solutions,or be responsible enough to step up to the plate and help. A HUGE "Thank you" goes out to all those dedicated people.
Heather F.
5 years ago
I think this is great. My boss lives out of town in a mountainous area and she traps all the wild cats and takes them to be fixed.
Beaglemutz
5 years ago
Goes to show you what the press and media can do to change a situation....we have more power over our destiny than we give ourselves credit.
Mindylove79
5 years ago
It's heartwarming to see somebody care about feral cats. If everybody gave this problem a little attention, we'd see a decrease in the feral cat populations across the country. These animals have horrible lives and deserve some sort of relief, TNR at least spares them form being overbred. That alone imporves the quality of life for these animals.
Beaglemutz
5 years ago
Go for it, you CAN make a difference. Action, not 'wishing.' That's the lesson we learn here.
Blanchec
5 years ago
Thank you for providing us with this update! This story was an important issue in animal welfare circles. Thank you to the 4 animal welfare groups that are providing hands on help with the TNR program as well as Alley cats that gave the sheriff the initial educational info which halted the original plan of offering a bounty on the cats. I hope this story will continue to have a positive ending.
Danewillow
5 years ago
I wish more communities would do this. It's a way to reduce the feral cat population without killing them. Unfortunately, they have to catch 100% of them and the surrounding communities have to do the same. Otherwise, it's like bailing out a leaky boat. They'll just keep filling the space vacated once the neutered cats are gone.
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