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Chief: trap‑neuter‑release and animal licensing fall short of curbing feral‑cat problems; city seeks volunteers and grants
Summary
Police and animal‑control staff said Livingston runs a trap‑neuter‑release (TNR) program and offers microchipping and free services where possible, but acknowledged TNR has not eliminated nuisance cat complaints; officials urged licensing, microchipping and grant applications for expanded veterinary services.
Police and animal‑control officials told the May 12 town hall that the city runs a trap‑neuter‑release (TNR) program and provides microchipping and other services but faces persistent feral‑cat and small‑animal issues.
Chief Rick Schiff said Livingston has one full‑time animal‑control/code‑abatement officer and that officers handle animal issues when that staffer is…
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