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Huntington council approves $300 donation to trap-neuter-release feral-cat program
Summary
The Huntington Common Council voted unanimously on April 15 to donate $300 to a local trap-neuter-release program after a presenter described how rapidly feral cats can reproduce.
The Huntington Common Council voted unanimously on April 15 to donate $300 to a local trap-neuter-release program aimed at reducing the town's feral cat population. Councilmember McKay moved for the donation and Councilmember Mathews seconded; the roll-call vote was recorded as Hanks — yes; Power — yes; Mathews — yes; Brust — yes; McKay — yes; Boxberger — yes.
Gayle, a representative of the trap-neuter-release program, told the council that a single unneutered feral cat can produce multiple litters and showed the group visual materials illustrating kitten reproduction rates. The council discussed the public-health and nuisance benefits of population control before voting.
Recorder Siobhan Boxberger will process the $300 contribution from the city budget. The council did not attach additional conditions to the donation.
