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Residents urge Draper to allow volunteer TNVR for feral cats after eight years of requests
Summary
Multiple residents told the council they have pursued a volunteer trap‑neuter‑vaccinate‑release program for community cats for eight years and asked the city to place TNVR on a council agenda; one presenter said survey results show strong resident support and estimated 'upwards of 2,000 feral cats.'
Jennifer Palmer (speaker 12) told the council volunteers have been asking Draper City to allow community volunteers to trap, neuter, vaccinate and release (TNVR) community cats for eight years and requested the council place the issue on a future agenda for a vote. "We have been waiting for 8 years and we are asking for Draper City to allow volunteers to feed, trap, neuter, vaccinate, and release community cats within Draper City limits at no cost to the city or to the Draper taxpayers," she said. Palmer said she polled about 180 residents and would email the survey results to the council.
Other speakers reinforced the request and described volunteer efforts and costs borne by individuals. Terry Hansen urged the city to act and suggested programs in neighboring jurisdictions that coordinate low- or no-cost trapping and spay/neuter services. Council did not take immediate action but staff heard the request and members suggested placing the item on a future agenda for formal consideration and drafting potential policy language.
