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Bartholomew County commissioners table ordinance after public outcry over proposed removal of TNR language
Summary
Commissioners on April 6 tabled Ordinance No. 2026-04, which would have removed Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) language from county animal control rules, after about 25 public commenters—including Humane Society staff—urged keeping TNR provisions and warned of increased feral-cat populations and disease risks.
Bartholomew County commissioners on April 6 postponed action on an amendment to the county’s animal-control ordinance after extensive public comment opposing removal of Trap-Neuter-Release language.
Planning Director Jeff Bergman presented Ordinance No. 2026-04, which would amend Ordinance No. 2021-06 by increasing fines for violations, extending the period to pay fines from five to 15 days, and removing language relating to felines and…
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