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Wymore council hears TNR plans, approves camel rides and bars mechanical bull
Summary
City animal-welfare groups briefed the council on a Trap-Neuter-Return program beginning June 21 and requested long-term funding; the council approved a one-time camel-ride event but acted to disallow a planned mechanical bull event at the community center.
Representatives of three animal-welfare groups updated the Wymore City Council on a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) campaign set to begin June 21 serving Wymore and Blue Springs. Carlee Fiddes of the Beatrice Humane Society said the program will coordinate with local veterinarians and the K-State Veterinary College’s mobile trailer but that organizers have not yet secured a location to house cats during the event. Fiddes presented a letter requesting a long-term funding agreement; the council took no action on that request at the meeting.
Karen Kurbis of Brave Animal Rescue and Amy Bolton of The Purrpose—The Cat House joined Fiddes in outlining logistics and partner commitments. The groups said they will continue searching for housing options and will work with local veterinarians already willing to participate.
Separately, the council considered two community-event requests. Martin Lopez Jr. asked to operate a mechanical bull at the Community Center on May 10; City Attorney Andy Carothers recommended against allowing it. Council member Neil Van Boening moved, seconded by Curt Oblinger, to disallow the mechanical bull for May 10, 2025 (request outcome not specified in the minutes). The council approved a Park Board recommendation to permit Kevin Kramer of Pappy’s Camels to bring camels to McCandless Park for one event and offer rides; Sue Sapp moved and Curt Oblinger seconded the motion, which carried 3-0.
The TNR organizers asked the council to consider funding and a staging location; council members said they would follow up once staff consults possible sites and hears from Librarian Austin Jackson and other local partners. No formal agreement or funding allocation was authorized at the meeting.
The council’s next steps on animal matters include follow-up with organizers about a housing site for the TNR event and scheduling the insurance/permit review needed for animal attractions.
