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Residents urge Lincoln County to tackle feral-cat problem; request spay/neuter aid
Summary
Two residents told the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners about an uncontrolled feral-cat problem, asked for grant support for spay/neuter and feeding programs, and were directed to county health staff and past spay/neuter clinic resources.
At the county’s public-comment period, Tamara Darby of 1063 Corner Road told commissioners that her trailer-park neighborhood is experiencing an “out of control” problem with abandoned and unspayed cats, saying animals are being left, producing litters, and in some cases being poisoned or shot. “It really is a cat crisis,” Darby said, describing disease and bite concerns and damage to residents’ property.
Irene Kwell, who said she lives in Three Corners Trailer Park, asked the board for a grant to fund spay/neuter clinics and to provide food and post-procedure care for animals so the community can avoid recurring litters. “Last year the county helped and the city pitched in and we had a spay/neuter clinic,” Kwell said, adding that notification and access to services have been inconsistent.
County officials responded that the local animal-control ordinance is under review and that the health department can assist. The chair offered to provide contact information for “Kathy” at the health department and noted agencies sometimes deliver food on request; staff also pointed to past neighborhood or clinic grants for spay/neuter work. No formal grant action or vote was taken during the session.
The public comment closed after officials said they would compile resource and contact information for residents and explore whether targeted grant opportunities exist that neighborhoods could apply for.
