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Councilmember Rickey outlines recommendations to address Modesto animal shelter issues
Summary
Council member Rickey described proposed steps to improve Modesto animal services, calling for restoration of a trap-neuter-release program, establishment of licensed managed feral cat colonies, better customer service, permanent veterinary services or partnerships, clear euthanasia policies and transparent intake procedures.
Council member Rickey used council comments on May 6 to detail a set of recommendations addressing concerns at the Modesto Animal Shelter, citing community feedback and recent operational problems.
Rickey said the shelter’s formerly successful trap-neuter-release (TNR) program lost funding in 2019 and should be reestablished to control feral cat populations, which he said are contributing to…
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