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Alpena council postpones second reading of feral-cat ordinance after residents urge more study
Summary
After public commenters and local TNR advocates urged humane, science-based approaches, the Alpena City Council voted to postpone the second reading of Ordinance 25-5-14 (amending Chapter 10, Animals) to Dec. 15 to gather more information and consult county animal-control officials.
The Alpena City Council on Nov. 17 agreed to postpone the second reading of Ordinance 25-5-14, a proposed amendment to Chapter 10 of the city code addressing animals, after residents urged the council to seek more information and consider trap-neuter-return and other humane measures.
Julie Gondula, who identified herself as a local resident, told the council the draft ordinance treats community cats like wildlife and “does not actually address the feral cat overpopulation…
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