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Council approves first reading of trap-neuter-release ordinance after divided debate
Summary
The Muscatine City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to allow registered organizations to conduct trap-neuter-release (TNR) for community cats, passing 6-1 after a lengthy public hearing and council debate about effectiveness, costs and animal control policy.
The Muscatine City Council on June 5 approved the first reading of an ordinance adding section 16, “community cats — trap, neuter, release,” to Title 6, Chapter 8 of the city code after public testimony and extended council debate.
Supporters and opponents used the public hearing to press starkly different views on TNR’s effectiveness. Resident William Veil, who spoke during the public hearing, cited national wildlife statistics and told the council, “An average feral cat is estimated to kill between 449 to 748 wild animals per year.” Richard Havel, another resident, said house cats should be controlled and licensed, arguing, “If you have a…
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