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Salem leaders signal support for local TNR program; no formal appropriation taken
Summary
Council members indicated informal backing for using an existing animal-control line item to reimburse Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) costs and to buy minor equipment for the city animal control officer after a volunteer outlined program needs.
Brenda Austin, who identified herself as the city'area TNR coordinator, updated Salem City Council on the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program and asked for city help covering vet bills and other costs.
Austin said the program has handled dozens of cats since mid-June and described limits from low clinic capacity and transport: "...since we started mid June was 37 cats," she told council, and noted some clinics limit add-on surgeries and that local nonprofit Angels for Animals offers reduced rates she is using. She urged the council to create a dedicated donation path on the city website and to…
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