The Michigan City Animal Control Board convened on September 24, 2025, at 12:35 PM, with Chairperson Dave Cooney leading the meeting. The roll call confirmed the presence of members Karen Edwards and Councilman Don Praslinski, while Dr. Rex Begley was absent, establishing a quorum for the session.

The meeting began with a request for the approval of minutes from the previous meeting, which was held in the first quarter of 2025. After a brief review, the minutes were approved unanimously.

A significant portion of the meeting focused on the ongoing discussions regarding the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program. Members expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the program, particularly in light of challenges posed by large groups of stray cats, referred to as "cat warehouses." There was a consensus that more TNR sessions are needed to address the growing cat population effectively.

Animal Control Officer Dunham provided statistics on the TNR efforts from February to September 2025. During this period, a total of 64 cats were collected, with 35 females and 29 males. The monthly breakdown of TNR sessions revealed varying numbers: 5 in February, 16 in March, 6 in April, 8 in July, 11 in August, and 11 in September. The board discussed the importance of strategically placing traps to maximize the number of cats collected, noting that early trapping had previously yielded higher results.

The meeting concluded with a recognition of the need for improved strategies to enhance the TNR program's effectiveness, ensuring that the board remains proactive in managing the local stray cat population. Further discussions and follow-up actions are anticipated in future meetings as the board seeks to address these ongoing challenges.