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GCS animal‑science class presents Trap‑Neuter‑Return program to Granville board
Summary
Animal science teacher Deby Cahan and four students described their Trap‑Neuter‑Return (TNR) program, saying trapped cats receive veterinary health screening and sterilization, kittens are fostered, and the program aims to reduce the stray/feral population over time; the board thanked the presenters and encouraged community support.
Deby Cahan, an animal science teacher, and four students from the GCS animal science class presented the Trap‑Neuter‑Return (TNR) program to the board, describing how volunteers trap stray and feral cats, transport them for veterinary sterilization and health screening, and return healthy, sterilized cats to their original location. The presenters said kittens are fostered and placed with willing families and that TNR reduces the stray and feral cat population over time.
The students reviewed results seen in Granville to date, highlighted public‑health benefits tied to veterinary screening and vaccination, and asked for volunteers and donations to sustain the program. The board thanked Ms. Cahan and the students for the presentation and for their public speaking.
Note on transcript wording: the original meeting record listed specific diseases; in this summary the program’s veterinary screening is described as reducing risks from rabies and other common feline illnesses.
