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Council lays over amendment to leash law so trap‑neuter‑return groups can assist with feral cats
Summary
Councilors agreed to postpone action on an amendment to the animals code that would remove a reference to cats on a leash, after residents and animal‑welfare volunteers said striking that sentence would let outside TNR (trap‑neuter‑return) groups operate in the city and reduce feral‑cat populations.
Councilors postponed action on an animal‑control code change after extended public comment from residents and volunteers who asked the city to remove a leash‑law sentence that prevents outside trap‑neuter‑return (TNR) groups from operating in town. The proposed ordinance would amend Chapter 10, Article 2 (dogs and cats) to remove cats from the leash requirement. Supporters said removing the leash wording would permit…
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