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ACC involvement in trap-neuter-return programs

1:09:22

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Council Member Schulman inquires about ACC's involvement in trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs for managing the feral cat population. Risa Weinstock provides a brief response.

  • ACC does not have a robust trap-neuter-return program.
  • They work with community cats, but TNR is not a major part of their operations.
  • Council Member Schulman suggests exploring public-private partnerships to address this issue, noting the available talent and resources in the city.
  • The discussion concludes with Schulman indicating that they will look into potential partnerships for TNR programs.
Lynn C. Schulman
1:09:22
How involved is ACC and the city's trap new to return programs for managing the feral cat population?
1:09:27
And what are the major challenges and successes of this program?
Risa Weinstock
1:09:33
We do not have We don't have a robust trap newter return.
1:09:44
Okay.
1:09:45
We do work with community cats.
1:09:47
And but trapped new to return is not a major piece of our portfolio.
Lynn C. Schulman
1:09:53
Like I said, we're gonna as I said earlier, we're gonna look at some public private partnerships in terms of trying to figure this out because I think there's a lot of talent and resources that are available in the city for this kind of stuff.
1:10:07
I want to acknowledge that we've been joined the council member, Feliz, online.
1:10:11
I'm going to open it up to some of my other colleagues so that to give them an opportunity.
1:10:16
I may come back to ask questions.
1:10:17
I'm gonna ask council member Brandon.
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